More than 500 people showcased their moves to songs such as Achy Breaky Heart and Cotton Eye Joe at a line dancing event staged at Pudsey Civic Hall and organised by your YEP. This was 1996, a year in which pupils at a school in the town put their best foot forward to raise money for a new minibus. Enjoy these photo memories from 12 months in the life of the market town. READ MORE: 20 photo memories of Pudsey in 2000 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Mohammed Aslam, owner of Aagrah chain, cooking at his Pudsey restaurant in February 1996. Photo: Gary Longbottom
2. Pudsey in 1996
January 1996 and Bradford Magic Circle held at 'Afternoon of Magic' at St James the Great Church on Galloway Lane in Pudsey. Pictured is magician Stevie B practising his floating card trick, before entertaining the audience. Photo: Mel Hulme
3. Pudsey in 1996
YEP reporter Lesley Gibson (right) receives a tarot card reading from Eileen Rose at the Psychic Fayre held at Pudsey Civic Centre in January 1996. Photo: Peter Thacker
4. Pudsey in 1996
Two ASDA shop assistants - Jean Mankin (left) and Kath Gayle - were presented with WYMAS certificates of commendation by service manager Geoff Brough after they had taken care of a man who has been stabbed outside the Owlcotes Centre. Photo: Peter Thacker
5. Pudsey in 1996
Do you remember Michael Kleinman pictured in January 1996? He was the owner of The Fish and Chip Factory in Pudsey.
6. Pudsey in 1996
Pudsey MP Sir Giles Shaw watches pupils building machines in 'The Great Egg Race' at Fulneck School in May 1996 Photo: K Allison