These package of photos celebrate life around the suburb and feature a raft of familiar faces, fundraising, fun and a focus on family. Landmarks such as Kirkstall Abbey and Abbey House Museum are featured as well as much loved pubs, restaurants and shops. The gallery also brings to life memories of stories which made the local headlines with protest and people power under the spotlight. The 37 photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. 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
25. Kirkstall in the 1990s
Do you remember Richard and Janice Morley? They were the new managers at the Kirkstall Lites pub.The couple are pictured in September 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
26. Kirkstall in the 1990s
The aftermath of a second fire at the education centre in Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve in August 1996. The blaze destroyed materials which were to be used in the construction of a sensory garden. Pictured is Henry Campbell-Ricketts, a voluntary officer with the Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve trying to salvage materials. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
27. Kirkstall in the 1990s
Robert Trainor, left, and partner Paul Gill ran the West End House on Abbey Road. The pair are pictured in December 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
28. Kirkstall in the 1990s
Did you visit here back in the day? The Shoe and Sport Depot on Kirkstall Road pictured in December 1996. | V Photo: Richard Hainsworth
29. Kirkstall in the 1990s
Kirkstall Post Office was the scene of a ram raid in December 1996. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
30. Kirkstall in the 1990s
Members of the Leeds branch of the Motorcycle Action Group, organised a 'Toy Run' to Lineham Farm to deliver toys and gifts to children who will be staying at the farm during Christmas Pictured in December 1996 are members of the group are seen before leaving the Rising Sun pub on Kirkstall Road. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme