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
43. East Leeds in 1997
12 Russian teachers visited Garforth Community College in November 1997. Pictured in the economics and business department are Elena Axenova (left) and Maia Katsnelson watching sixth formers Vanessa Yoward and Stephen Hall at work. Photo: Roy Fox
44. East Leeds in 1997
Young boxers at Halton Moor Leisure Centre in October 1997. Pictured, from left, are Claire Newton, Nicky Simpson and Kelly Newton. The rules at the time prevented them from boxing competitively. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
45. East Leeds in 1997
Some of the pupils at Brigshaw High who took part in the school's annual sponsored walk in September 1997. Photo: Roy Fox
46. East Leeds in 1997
Inside BiY Computers in Crossgates pictured in June 1997. Photo: Richard Hainsworth
47. East Leeds in 1997
Professional golfer Stephen Ames (left) at Garforth Golf Range with golf coach Dennis Sheehy. Pictured in September 1997. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
48. East Leeds in 1997
Members of the 1st Kippax Scouts and Beaver Group pictured in March 1997. The leaders are, from left, Beaver Leader Katie Marshall, Group Scout Leader Graham Mallinson, Cub Scout Leader Doug Morley, Cub Scout Leader Tim Ryder and Beaver Leader Christine Greenwood. Photo: Mel Hulme