June 1997 and George Edward Garrett (left) and Amy Ruth Holroyd took part in a new scheme at Rothwell Library to encourage pre-school reading.placeholder image
June 1997 and George Edward Garrett (left) and Amy Ruth Holroyd took part in a new scheme at Rothwell Library to encourage pre-school reading. | Justin Lloyd

Nostalgic photos take you back to three neighbouring Leeds suburbs in the late 1990s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 19th Sep 2025, 04:45 GMT

These wonderful photos chart a year in the life of three neighbouring south Leeds suburbs in the late 1990s.

Rothwell, Oulton and Woodlesford in 1997 are the focus of this photo gallery of memories powered by photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Community-spirit shines through in this round up for memories from the 12 months with fundraising, fun, local sport and fish and chips all under the spotlight. READ MORE: 46 photos take you back to south Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Woodflesford's Kevin Brook and Mandy Sadler picured reading lost Emmerdale scripts in January 1997.

7. Woodlesford

Woodflesford's Kevin Brook and Mandy Sadler picured reading lost Emmerdale scripts in January 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

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Inside Rothwell car auction in May 1997

8. Rothwell

Inside Rothwell car auction in May 1997 | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Luke Fairburn is in the lead on the go-kart track at Rothwell Carnival held at Springhead Park in July 1997.

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

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Daniel Newton keeps fully concentrated while on the fun slide at Rothwell Carnival in July 1997.

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Daniel Newton keeps fully concentrated while on the fun slide at Rothwell Carnival in July 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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