They turn back the clock to 1997, a year which saw stars of the silver screen visit the town and a 12 months in which Birstall became a mecca for revellers thanks to the opening of a nightspot. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature memories of news stories making the headlines as well as restaurants, fundraising, community events and local sport from year to remember for the town and its residents. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds White Rose Shopping Centre YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
7. Birstall in 1997
To launch Kirklees Environment Week 97 two Victorian gentlemen took the plunge at Oakwell Hall Country Park to highlight the need to conserve water stocks. Pictured is Duggs Carre, left, and Neil Windett. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
8. Birstall in 1997
TV personality opened Michaela Strachan opened the Discover Birstall exhibition at Oakwell Hall. She is pictured with Sarah Whitehead (left) and Natasha Cheetham. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Birstall in 1997
Birstall CC pictured in May 1997. The team played in Division One of the Central Yorkshire League. They were captained by David Fozard. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. Birstall in 1997
Batman joined forces with West Yorkshire firefighters to launch a national poster campaign Birstall's Showcase cinema in July 1997. The aim was to make children more aware of the danger of fire. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Birstall in 1997
Did you buy a car from here back in the day? This BRAMS second-hand car dealers of Birstall pictured in July 1997. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison
12. Birstall in 1997
July 1997 and motorcyclists enjoy riding at Birstall Urban Motorcycle Project for Youth (BUMPY). | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme