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

Oulton CC who played in Division 2 of the Leeds League. The team is pictured in July 1997

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Oulton CC who played in Division 2 of the Leeds League. The team is pictured in July 1997 | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

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