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
31. Hunslet
Conroys managing director Michael Conroy was left perplexed why people were not applying for jobs at his store on Tulip Retail Park in November 1998 despite his offer of salaries in excess of £20,000. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
32. South Leeds in 1998
Fifteen-year-old Simon Harrison, left and Craig Sweeton were all smiles in October 1998 after being the youngest players ever to be signed to the first team squad by Hunslet Hawks. | Matt Griggs/UNP Photo: Matt Griggs/UNP
33. Hunslet
Sculptor Kevin Harrison's version of a miner on the edge of the M1 near Hunslet in February 1998. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
34. Middleton
Children from Westwood Primary School in the computer room at Middleton Park High in November 1998. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
35. Belle Isle
Regulars at the Grey Goose in Belle Isle launched a fundraising drive in May 1998 in aid of Leukaemia sufferer Jamie West (pictured centre with beige cap) with his wife Michelle and their children Toni 2 and Vicky 9. The regulars planned to walk the Three Peaks walk to raise money. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
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Share your memories of south Leeds in 1998 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike