These photos turn back to the clock to celebrate life in LS21 throughout a 12 months which feature memories from the town's weekly market as well as the annual Otley Show, Otley Carnival, Otley Transport Extravaganza, Victorian Fair and Christmas lights switch-on. These photo gems also include some local landmarks, familiar faces and local stories making the news. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 19 of the best photos from Otley Show during the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

25. Otley in 1997
Members of the Yorkshire Opera Shop are reflected through the mirror during their rehearsal at Otley. Singing is Kath Morris with former opera singer Pamela Cotton on the piano. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

26. Otley in 1997
Otley Transport Extravaganza in August 1997. Pictured is Tony Wilder next to his MG NA Magnet 1935 car. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

27. Otley in 1997
A play house was being used as a focus at Bridge United Reformed Church in Otley to collect items for St Georges Crypt. Pictured are Ron Sweeney, chair of Christian Outreach Scheme and church minister Rev Mirella Moxon. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

28. Otley in 1997
Otley Express football team were heading to Florida on Boxing Day 1997 to take part in the Junior World Cup. Pictured, left to right, are Mark Chrystyn, Joe Whitaker, and Andrew Dearnley. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

29. Otley in 1997
A busy day at Otley Market on Kirkgate in January 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

30. Otley in 1997
November 1997 and pictured is Hannah Birkett at the switch-on of Otley Christmas lights in the Market Place. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox


