Cross Gates, Garforth, Kippax, Methley, Seacroft and Swillington are all featured in this rewind to 1996, 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Seacroft, Swarcliffe and Whinmoor LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. East Leeds in 1996
Enjoy these photo memories from around East Leeds in 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Garforth
Pupils and staff West Garforth Junior School said farewell to Dorothy Langley (pictured with flowers)in July 1996 who was retiring from the kitchens after 20 years. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison
3. Seacroft
This is Robert Harvey who was celebrating in September 1996 after being crowned the new British Junior Karate champion. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Garforth
Garforth CC pictured in May 1996. They played in Division 2 of the Leeds League. Back row, from left, are Nigel Edwards, Gary Edwards, Dave Hunt, Nigel Booth, Ian Taylor, Chris Townsley (scorer). Front row, from left, are Mark Gummerson, Brian Butterworth, Phil Wood, Graeme Buckle, Richard Atkin and Chris Wright | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
5. Swillington
A new outdoor nature garden was opened at Swillington Primary School in December 1996. Some of the pupils are pictured in the garden with a dragon made from an old tree by Sven McLean of the Lower Aire Valley Project Groundwork Trust. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Wallwork, Alistair Wbster, Oliver Doubtfire and Fiona Lindley. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
6. Garforth
New Computer Systems were installed at Garforth Library in June 1996. Pictured is chief librarian Jan Cryer with library users Mr and Mrs Smith. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison