The pair were taking part in a new scheme at Rothwell Library to encourage pre-school reading at the back end of the 1990s. It is just one of a number of photos featured in this gallery which are sure to put a smile on your face. The images, plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive, all rewind to 1997 and celebrating a year in the life of Rothwell as well as neighbouring Woodlesford and Oulton. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Woodlesford
Woodflesford's Kevin Brook and Mandy Sadler picured reading lost Emmerdale scripts in January 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
9. Rothwell
Elaine McKone, treasurer of Rothwell Juniors and general manager Dave Pearson with some of their players. Pictured are Sam Raw, Oliver Forrows, Jonathan Doughty, Joshua Ide, Jack Griffiths, Nathan Tinker and John Lunn. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
10. Rothwell
Rothwell's Janet Hart is pictured with her oversized metal handbag which won her first prize in the 'Artist's Book' competition for Leeds College of Art and Design students. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Rothwell
Luke Fairburn is in the lead on the go-kart track at Rothwell Carnival held at Springhead Park in July 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Rothwell
Daniel Newton keeps fully concentrated while on the fun slide at Rothwell Carnival in July 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby