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
49. East Leeds in 1997
Seacroft Lions U-11s pictured in September 1997. Back row, from left, are Louise Fletcher (manager), Chris Fletcher and Dave Wilson. Middle row, from left, are Phil Gleed, Scott Jones, Glenn Wood, Chris Pickersgill, Sam Fletcher, Michael Lee and Sam Cockerham. Front row, from left, are Neil Newton, Liam Douglas, Kieran Casey, Martyn Wigglesworth, Harris Speight, Paul Beckwith and James Wilson. Photo: James Hardisty
50. East Leeds in 1997
This albino hedgehog was discovered by John Sherburn the owner of Lyndum Nurseries in Kippax in June 1997. Photo: Gary Longbottom
51. East Leeds
East Leeds Comets Show Majorettes pictured in March 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
52. East Leeds in 1997
The sales team at Staintons estate agents on Austhorpe Road in Crossgates in March 1997. Pictured, clockwise from front, are Janet Ellis (area valuer), Giselle Ledgard, Jackie Hollingworth, Pat Dobson, David Pank, Andrew Milnes, Emma Field and Lisa Milsted. Photo: Justin Lloyd
53. East Leeds in 1997
Retired engineer, Joseph Wright, receives a quick lesson in Viola playing from New Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra member, Christopher Gibbs, before a concert held at the Swillington Miners Welfare Club in February 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
54. East Leeds in 1997
Workmen put up a fence and clear trees near to a railway bridge crossing the A63 Whitkirk-Selby Road stopping youngsters who have been seen throwing stones from the bridge at cars. Pictured in August 1997. Photo: James Hardisty