Cross Gates, Garforth, Kippax, Whitkirk, Seacroft, Colton, Temple Newsam, Methley and Allerton Bywater 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 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. East Leeds in 1997
Did you shop here back in the day? Super C in Seacroft pictured in January 1997. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
20. East Leeds in 1997
Paul Mallory, and stepdaughter Jane Fletcher, at Swillington swimming pool firm Aire Bank Covers Ltd in August 1998. The firm has won an order for equipment to be used in the next James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies. Photo: Roy Fox
21. East Leeds in 1997
Whitkirk CC pictured in June 1997. Back row, from left, are Andy Procter, Stuart Pickles, Vince Wood, Simon Bowman (captain), Robert Horner and Neil Edgecock. Front row, from left, are Wharwick McLaren, Tony Nicholson, Jon Colley, GylnJepson and Tim Hegarty. Photo: Justin Lloyd
22. East Leeds in 1997
Children at Whitkirk Primary are pictured building a memorial garden to a former pupil with the help of the Temple Newsam ranger service in November 1997. The garden which ajoins the school playground, includes seating and hardy plants. Pictured is Cath Brayson, a voluntary education officer with Temple Newsam ranger service, with pupils Ashley Hudson, Charlotte Bunn and Katie Crowe. Photo: Roy Fox
23. East Leeds in 1997
Do you remember these shops in Halton? Pictured in January 1997. Photo: LWN
24. East Leeds in 1997
Did you enjoy a meal and a drink here back in the day? The Spread Eagle restaurant and pub on Watergate in Methley pictured in July 1997. Photo: Richard Hainsworth