Pudsey, Armley, Farnley, Wortley, Bramley, Rodley, Farsley and Calverley are all featured in this rewind to 1996, a year in community-spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. West Leeds in 1996
Pudsey MP watches as pupils at Fulneck School prepare for 'The Great Egg Race' in May 1996. Photo: Keith Allison
14. West Leeds in 1996
More than 500 people enjoyed a line dancing event at Pudsey Civic Hall in April 1996. Photo: Bruce Greer
15. West Leeds in 1996
Police were treating a fire as suspicious at the disused Benjamin Gott High School in Bramley in July 1996. Photo: Justin Lloyd
16. West Leeds in 1996
Calverley CC who played in Division B of the Airedale and Wharfedale League, pictured in May 1996. Back row, from left, are Nigel Thornton, Paul Frost, James Hall, Andrew Alred, John Holah and Andrew Carroll. Front row, from left, are Neil Waite, Tim Hall (captain), David Jebb, Steve Tinsley and David Suddick. Photo: Peter Thacker
18. West Leeds in 1996
Pudsey Grangefield luanched its own FM radio station in November 1996. Pictured, from left, are pupils Ayshea Haouar, Andrew Poyser, Richard Poyser and Marissa Earnshaw. Photo: Peter Thacker