Beeston, Hunslet, Middleton, Belle Isle, Morley, Churwell, Gildersome, Drighlington, Tingley and Rothwell are all featured in this rewind to 1998, 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Beeston
Great Britain roller hockey captain Phil Brook was on hand at Cross Flatts Park and South Leeds Sports Centre in October 1998 to give exclusive coaching sessions to would-be new players. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
20. Beeston
The cutest photo you will come across today. Julie Watson with twins John William, left and Alexander at home in Beeston in August 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
21. South Leeds
Did you shop here back in the day? The Woolworths store at the White Rose Centre pictured in October 1998. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling
22. Hunslet
Players from two rugby league sides Hunslet Parkside and Middleton Marauders merged to become Hunslet Juniors. They are pictured training at South Leeds Stadium in September 1998. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
23. Morley
Knit one purl one. More than 100 sixth form students at Morley High took part in a sponsored knit at the school in April 1998 to raise funds for the Arthritis Research Campaign. Pictured are students James Tracey and Deborah O'Donnell taking part. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
24. Middleton
Five generations of one Middleton family in November 1998. Pictured, from left, are great grandmother, Judith Costigan, great great grandmother Joyce Scobie, six day old Declan Walker, grandmother Karen Simpson and Declan's mother Joanne Colquhoun. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd