The city and a nation was gripped by hope and expectation in June 1996. Leeds welcomed supporters from four countries for Euro 96 - France, Spain, Bulgaria and Romania - with Elland Road hosting three games from Group B. The city was trimmed up and hosted a series cultural events including a Euro themed Lord Mayor's Parade as England held its breadth and dared to dream. READ MORE: 28 Leeds city centre shops you visited in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![Umpire Dickie Bird eyes up a pint of Tetley's Bitter after opening the Dickie Bird Room at Tetley's Brewery.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1ODQ5NDE5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Leeds in June 1996
Umpire Dickie Bird eyes up a pint of Tetley's Bitter after opening the Dickie Bird Room at Tetley's Brewery. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
![The Pacesetters Waterfront Mural, behind the Corn Exchange was unveiled. Four murals have been painted, each has its own health related image to illustrate the theme 'positive images of health'. Pictured enjoying the celebrations are, from left, French artist, Slim Nebigh, the artist Alan Pergusey, and Leeds RL player Neil Harmon.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1ODQ5NDIw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Leeds in June 1996
The Pacesetters Waterfront Mural, behind the Corn Exchange was unveiled. Four murals have been painted, each has its own health related image to illustrate the theme 'positive images of health'. Pictured enjoying the celebrations are, from left, French artist, Slim Nebigh, the artist Alan Pergusey, and Leeds RL player Neil Harmon. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![The agony and ecstasy as England fans watch the Three Lions in action during Euro 96 at Woodies in Headingley.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1ODQ5NDIx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Leeds in June 1996
The agony and ecstasy as England fans watch the Three Lions in action during Euro 96 at Woodies in Headingley. Photo: Peter Thacker
![Leeds United's U-15s girls team limber up ahead of the Coca-Cola Sixes Tournament in London. Pictured, from left, is manager Julie Rayner, Sarah Binns, Nadine Ruddock, Nicola Wood, Rachel Barber, Gemma Cowie and Clare Farrow.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1ODQ5NTA1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Leeds in June 1996
Leeds United's U-15s girls team limber up ahead of the Coca-Cola Sixes Tournament in London. Pictured, from left, is manager Julie Rayner, Sarah Binns, Nadine Ruddock, Nicola Wood, Rachel Barber, Gemma Cowie and Clare Farrow. Photo: Justin Lloyd
![The new National Express bus station opened on Dyer Street.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1ODQ5NTA5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. Leeds in June 1996
The new National Express bus station opened on Dyer Street. Photo: Roy Fox
![A new EC ruling stated that rhubarb should be sold straight. Pictured is Janet Oldroyd-Hulme, a director for E.Oldroyd and Sons Ltd, holding a piece of curling rhubarb in one of their fields at Carlton.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1ODQ5NTEw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
12. Leeds in June 1996
A new EC ruling stated that rhubarb should be sold straight. Pictured is Janet Oldroyd-Hulme, a director for E.Oldroyd and Sons Ltd, holding a piece of curling rhubarb in one of their fields at Carlton.