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
25. West Leeds in 1997
Gladiator Rebel is pictured with Darren Partidge from at Crazy George's store in Bramley in July 1997. Darren was one of the prize winners of the film Independance Day at the store. Six of the Gladiators were visiting the stores around the country to raise money for for the Starlight Foundation, a charity for terminally ill children. Photo: Steve Riding
26. West Leeds in 1997
Syndicate leader Eileen Johnson, pours the drinks for her colleagues after M & E Johnson workers in Armley scooped £102,601 on The National Lottery in December 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
27. West Leeds in 1997
Pudsey's Roker Lane pictured in February 1997. Photo: James Hardisty
28. West Leeds in 1997
Cheerleader Lisa Trory of Armley's own Just Katz Elite was planning to visit the USA in November 1997 to pass on her skills. Photo: Justin Lloyd
29. West Leeds in 1997
Champion Chippy. Pudsey's Manor Fish Bar in April 19997. Pictured, from left, are Enid Paul, Sharon Alexander, Anita Lofthouse, Sylvia Henderson and Simon Readman. Photo: Peter Langford
30. West Leeds in 1997
TV presenter Toby Anstis visited Asda's Owlcotes Centre store in August 1997 as part of the supermarket's Fun for Kids roadshow. He.is pictured some of his fans. Photo: Roy Fox