The year was 1996 and these photos showcase bags of community spirit thanks to annual events in the town's entertainment calendar including Otley Carnival, Otley River Festival, Otley Show and the Victorian Fayre. They also turn the spotlight on the town's thriving local sport scene with football, rugby union and cricket all featured as well as Otley Sailing Club and Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. Enjoy these photo gems celebrating 12 months in the life of the market town. This was Otley in 1996. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 21 unseen photos of Otley through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
25. Otley in 1996
The Swing Band at Prince Henry's Grammar School led by band leader and head of music Mark Pallant in March 1996. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
26. Otley in 1996
Farmers and wholesale butchers at Otley Cattle Market in May 1996. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
27. Otley in 1996
This is PC James McGowan cleaning his boots at his home in Otley in April 1996. He shot to fame after writing a book on how to shine your shoes. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
28. Otley in 1996
Prizewinners from Prince Henry's Grammar in November 1996. Pictured are Kathryn Cooper, Chris Grange, Helen Appleyard, Aimee Clifton van Vliet, Emma Gauton and Tom Nixon. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
29. Otley in 1996
This is landlord David Cottam pictured in the lounge at The Fleece public house in Otley in December 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
30. Otley in 1996
December 1996 and St Joseph's R.C. Primary pupils were dressed in period costume for the town's Victorian Fayre. Pictured are Jenny Thompson, Kelly Stewart, Jemma Richardson and Rebecca Smith. Photo: Justin Lloyd