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
37. West Leeds in 1997
Armley Prison staff in training for the Leeds Half Marathon in April 1997 to raise money for the cerebral palsy children's charity. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
39. West Leeds in 1997
Some of the students at Fulneck School who took part in a fashion show for the Princess Diana Memorial Fund in October 1997. Pictured, from left, are Faye Crowther, Kirsty Willetts, Annabel Drake, Lisa Crawshaw, Lisa Loftus, and Danielle Lindley. see story Andrew Hutchinson. Photo: Roy Fox
40. West Leeds in 1997
This is Pudsey's Stephen Williams was sent home from school in November 1997 because of his 'charity' haircut. Photo: Steve Riding
41. West Leeds in 1997
Up and coming band Phobia performed to pupils at Victoria Park School in Bramley in July 1997. Photo: Justin Lloyd
42. West Leeds in 1997
Enjoy these photo memories from around west Leeds in 1997. PIC: James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty