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
37. Kirkstall in the 1990s
Kirkstall Road firefighters training in their gym in February 1998. Pictured, from left, are leading firefighter Nigel Hardwick, firefighters, Jason Smith, Andrew Sharp and Mark Hodgkinson. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
38. Kirkstall in the 1990s
March 1998 and lifeguard Steven Cockshott is pictured in the empty pool at Kirkstall Leisure Centre which had been decorated with attractive murals. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
39. Kirkstall in the 1990s
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Amigo's restaurant on Kirkstall Road pictured in March 1998. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
40. Kirkstall in the 1990s
This is Martyn Duffield, chairman of Duffield Printers who had taken his company out of the British Standards Institute and created his own new standard. Pictured in June 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
41. Kirkstall in the 1990s
The Tartan Army wigs were placed to one side, at the Vesper Gate pub as the excitement of the first half turn to disappointment for Scotland fans as they watched their side lose to Brazil, 2-1, in the opening game of France '98. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling
42. Kirkstall in the 1990s
Geoff Hodgson of the Kirkstall Valley Community Association, pictured outside the former Star and Garter and Barcelona in Bridge Road in November 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme