Cross Gates, Garforth, Seacroft, Colton, Kippax, Methley and Swillington are all featured in this rewind to 1997, 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: 36 photos to take you back to east Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
25. Garforth
Douglas Henderson, 86, leads a Tai Chi session at Garforth Community Centre on Main Street in March 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
26. Whinmoor
White Laith Primary School in Whinmoor was targeted by vandals in November 1997. Pictured is caretaker Ronald Lacey cleaning up. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
27. Crossgates
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Station pub on Station Road at Crossgates pictured in April 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
28. Garforth
Joe McNally, headteacher at St Benedict's, Garforth is arrested by pupils Katie Booker, Jake Ramsden and Andrew Walker in January 1997. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford
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