Father Timothy Lipscomb and St Bartholomew's Church in Armley was left counting the cost after thieves stole Yorkshire stone flagstones leading up to the place of worship. This was 1996, a year which also pedestrian safety improved on Stanningley Road thanks to the installation of a pelican crossing. Enjoy these photo memories celebrating 12 months in the life of Armley and its residents. READ MORE: 17 photo memories from Armley and Wortley in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![April 19986 and Armley Librarsy held an Easter eggs-travaganza.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzI1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Armley in 1996
April 19986 and Armley Librarsy held an Easter eggs-travaganza. Photo: Keith Allison
![Two inmates carry out the daily ritual of slopping out for the last time at Armley Prison in April 1996. The opening of a newly refurbished wing meant prisoners having access to sanitation 24-hours a day.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzI2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Armley in 1996
Two inmates carry out the daily ritual of slopping out for the last time at Armley Prison in April 1996. The opening of a newly refurbished wing meant prisoners having access to sanitation 24-hours a day. Photo: Justin Lloyd
![Armley White Horse of Division Senior A of the Leeds Sunday League pictured in February 1996.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzI3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Armley in 1996
Armley White Horse of Division Senior A of the Leeds Sunday League pictured in February 1996. Photo: Steve Riding
![The official opening of a new Pelican crossing on Stanningley Road in August 1996. Coun Eamonn McGee tests the new crossing with his children, Daniel (left) and David.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzI4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Armley in 1996
The official opening of a new Pelican crossing on Stanningley Road in August 1996. Coun Eamonn McGee tests the new crossing with his children, Daniel (left) and David. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![Library Assistant Vivian Tomlinson uses the new computer to issue books at Armley Library to Margaret Shaw and Clarice Whitaker in May 1996.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzI5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Armley in 1996
Library Assistant Vivian Tomlinson uses the new computer to issue books at Armley Library to Margaret Shaw and Clarice Whitaker in May 1996. Photo: Peter Langford
![Your YEP snapped youngsters from Armley Dance Studio in May 1996.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzMw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Armley in 1996
Your YEP snapped youngsters from Armley Dance Studio in May 1996. Photo: Peter Langford