Gildersome and Drighlington are separated by just one mile along the A58 yet remain fiercely independent and proud in their own right. This gallery, using images plucked from the YEP archive, turn back the clock to the 1990s. They showcase community pride as well as local sporting prowess, charity, school life and those stories making the news headlines from back in the day. 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
7. Gildersome in the 1990s
Gildersome CC who played in Division 1of the Central Yorkshire League pictured in May 1997. Back row, from left, are Paul Pearson, Richard Empsall, Mohammed Javed, Ridwan Patel, Iqbal Ebrahim and Hanif Mansoor. Front row, from left, are Liaqat Ali, Wayne Blackburn, Yakub Valli (captain) Iqbal Patel and Akber Valli. Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Drighlington in the 1990s
English Civil War Society were ringing the sounds of cannons, muskets, and charging horses during an re-enactment of the Battle of Adwalton Moor in 1643, an important conflict in the Civil War. The event was held at Drighlington Infants School in April 1997. Pictured, from left, are Paul Child, Paul North, Chris Cawthron and Jon Paley. Photo: James Hardisty
9. Gildersome in the 1990s
Leeds Combination Association team Gildersome Taverners pictured at the Sanford Cup final at Bracken Edge in April 1997. Back row, from left, are Mark Goddard, Brian Wood, Mike Graham (secretary), Paul Lowry, Andy Jackson, Tony Westcarr, Martin Addinall, Matthew Hill, Paul Sharp (physio) and Peter Davis. Front row, from left, are Dean Ramsey, Tony Addinall, Andy Sharp, Andy Taylor, Steve Templeton, Andy Megson (captain), Neil Longhawn, Phil Hutchinson and Darren Nicholls. Photo: Peter Thacker
10. Drighlington in the 1990s
M.B. Motors at Drighlington pictured in September 1998. Photo: Barry Henson
11. Gildersome in the 1990s
Assault victim Philip Chatterton from Gildersome was putting his ordeal behind him, by training for the Marathon des Sables. He is pictured in January 1998. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Gildersome in the 1990s
Young Gildersome Primary pupil Fiona Husker plants a tree in the school grounds watched by John Pygott, Fisheries, Recreation, Conservation and Navigation Manager for the Environment Agency. Pictured in April 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme