They turn the sporlight on Whinmoor and Swarliffe during the 1990s and bring into focus residents of the two areas at work, rest and play. Local landmarks, schools, sport, fundraising and news stories making the headlines during the decade are all featured. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Swarcliffe
October 1996 and local firms were having to sponsor books at Swarcliffe Primary School owing to lack of funds. Pictured are pupils Kelly Wainwright and Melissa Blackburn enjoying their reading lesson. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

8. Whinmoor
Whinmoor's Helen Staveley abseils off the roof of Merrion House in Leeds city centre to raise money for charity. Pictured in February 1997. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Whinmoor
Whinmoor Juniors in March 1997. Pictured, back row from left, are Marshall Crombie, Gary Rumming, Daniel Hulme, Alex Swales, Michael Gale, and coach Richard Gale. Front, from left, are Jamie Forbes, Craig Hudson, Christopher Field and Christian Moran. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. Whinmoor
Local residents outside Whinmoor Community Centre which was targeted by vandals. Pictured in October 1997. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Whinmoor
Lord Healey chats to Maisy Bannon over a cup of tea during his visit to White Laithe Court Residential Home in April 1997. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Swarcliffe
Labour deputy leader John Prescott is pictured in April 1997 meeting constituents at Swarcliffe during his tour of West Yorkshire. With him at the back is Colin Burgon the candidate for Elmet. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker


