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
31. West Leeds in 1996
Asda's Pudsey Owlcotes Centre store held at 'Blokes Night' in December 1996. Shopper John Griffin took advantage of the help on hand to choose a gift for his beloved. Help was on hand in the ladies underwear department from Sharon Vare (left) store secretary and Louise Marshall, deputy customer services manager. Photo: Peter Thacker
32. West Leeds in 1996
BBC childrens art programme Smart filmed at Wadlands Hall Farm in Farsley in June 1996. A giant horse, pictured, was made using items of riding equipment, with the help of pupils from Priesthorpe High School. Photo: Roy Fox
33. West Leeds in 1996
'From Steam To Microchips' exhibition was held at Armley Library in August 1996. Exhibition opener Coun Alison Lowe shows Laura Marshall the contrast between an early electric typewriter and a modern day computer. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
34. West Leeds in 1996
The 49th Signals pulled a truck from Leeds to Pudsey to raise money for Children In Need in November 1996. Pictured are Cpl John Bailey, Sig Nick James, Sig Terry Collet, Sig Mel Firth, Cpl Ian Eastwood, and Cpl Simon Haines. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
35. West Leeds in 1996
WPC Fran Smith is pictured at R. Gaunt & Sons (Holdings) Ltd. mill in Farsley, with company chairman John Bostock (left) and mentors John Sanders (centre left) and Bernard Morris. Photo: Mel Hulme
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