The opening of upmarket fashion store Harvey Nichols on Briggate - complete with a top hat donning doorman - boosted the city's reputation as the number one destination for those keen to enjoy a dose of retail therapy. This was 1996, a year which also featured a number of celebrity visits to Leeds ranging from TV personalities through to sporting legends. Enjoy these photos charting 12 months in the life of your Leeds. READ MORE: How Harvey Nichols helped Leeds become the 'Knightsbridge of the North' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Farnley
September 1996 and pictured is inside Riva Bingo showing the mixed age group of people who play the game. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
8. Belle Isle
Lord Merlyn Rees meets pupils in the art department when he visited Merlyn Rees High School to open a new arts, technology and science block in October 1996. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
9. Leeds city centre
Heavy snow brought traffic chaos for motorists on City Square in January 1996. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
10. Burley
Belfast took to the streets of Leeds in August 1996 for the filming of movie Monk Dawson starring John Michie, Benedict Taylor and Martin Kemp. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
11. Leeds city centre
Desperate Men entertain the crowds on Lands Lane in August 1996 as part of the Rhythms of the City festival. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
12. Yeadon
Big Breakfast weather girl Denise van Outen with the orange Big Breakfast helicopter touched down at Leeds Bradford Airport. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme