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
13. Birstall in 1997
You could choose from glistening steaks, towering burgers, sticky starters and dreamy desserts at Frankie & Benny's at Centre 27 in August 1997. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
14. Birstall in 1997
October 1997 and your YEP snapped these BMX bikers riding on The Green off Moat Hill in Birstall. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
15. Birstall in 1997
Leeds United star Lee Sharpe visited Birstall's Comet store to play football in the PlayStation in October 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
16. Birstall in 1997
Drivers at Yorkshire Electricity depot at Birstall were helped to control 'road rage' on a special course run by West Yorkshire Police. PC Derek Allan gives advice to Edward Toronzac, a YE installation electrician. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
17. Birstall in 1997
A Youth Action Challenge Day was held at Oakwood Hall in November 1997. Pictured trying to put up a tent blindfolded are Donna Brook, Suzannah Gledhill and Matthew Wilkinson. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
18. Birstall in 1997
Match action from Birstall St. Patrick's Brook Butler Cup clash against Layezee in November 1997. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding