Pudsey, Bramley, Armley, Wortley, Farsley, Rodley and Farnley 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: 33 photos to take you back to west 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
13. West Leeds in 1997
This is Calverley New Inn pub barmaid Kate Barrand, who had to wear gloves because of an allergy to beer. Pictured in November 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
14. West Leeds in 1997
August 1997 and Marks and Spencer Pudsey's longest serving member of staff Linda Winn (left), at 32 years, and newest recruit Samantha Simmonite, at just three months, opened the Owlcotes store's new lower sales floor. Photo: Justin Lloyd
15. West Leeds in 1997
This is Arthur Clark from Rodley who had to wear a clothes peg on his nose every time he went into his garden owing to an onion like smell from a nearby factory. Pictured in July 1997. Photo: Peter Thacker
16. West Leeds in 1997
PC Michael Crossley examines a pair of counterfeit Nike trainers at Pudsey Police Station in November 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
17. West Leeds in 1997
One of several displays on offer at the Model Railway Society show held at Armley Leisure Centre in October 1997. Photo: Charles Knight
18. West Leeds in 1997
Barman Steve Bulmer enjoys a joke with customers during Leeds Camra Beer Festival at Pudsey Civic Hall in March 1997. Photo: Justin Lloyd