Inside the new Majestyk nightclub in November 1996 ahead of its opening.Inside the new Majestyk nightclub in November 1996 ahead of its opening.
Inside the new Majestyk nightclub in November 1996 ahead of its opening. | Roy Fox

35 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 3rd Jan 2020, 06:00 GMT
Updated 3rd Jan 2020, 08:30 GMT

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Do you remember these memories from Leeds back in 1996?

Your city has undergone some huge changes in the last twenty years. We've dug through our archive at the Yorkshire Evening Post to find these photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996, a year which featured the opening of a newly rebuilt bus station, the Royal Armouries, Harvey Nichols, the Majestyk nigfhtclub and a trip to Wembley for Leeds United fans. READ MORE: Leeds in 1980 | Leeds in 1992 | Leeds in 1993 | Leeds in 1994 | Leeds in 1998 | Leeds in 1999 | Leeds in 2000 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group

Do you remember these news events from 1996?

. Leeds in 1996

Do you remember these news events from 1996? | jpimedia

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Motorists struggle in the snow at City Square.

. January 1996

Motorists struggle in the snow at City Square. | jpimedia

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The new leader of Leeds City Council, Coun. Brian Walker, together with Marie Curie Cancer Care nurse, Irene Greaves launches the 1996 Daffodil Day Appeal at Leeds Civic Hall.

. February 1996

The new leader of Leeds City Council, Coun. Brian Walker, together with Marie Curie Cancer Care nurse, Irene Greaves launches the 1996 Daffodil Day Appeal at Leeds Civic Hall. | jpimedia Photo: Roy Fox

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Scouts and leaders representing the 80 strong cast of Central Yorkshire Scouts 1996 Gang Show unite at Elland Road and parade a giant Union Jack flag.

. February 1996

Scouts and leaders representing the 80 strong cast of Central Yorkshire Scouts 1996 Gang Show unite at Elland Road and parade a giant Union Jack flag. | jpimedia Photo: Justin Lloyd

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Former Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer Suki Brownsdon watches young Jonathan Plows make a splash at Morley Leisure Centre. He was one of thousands taking the plunge to raise funds to send British athletes to the Atlanta games.

. February 1996

Former Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer Suki Brownsdon watches young Jonathan Plows make a splash at Morley Leisure Centre. He was one of thousands taking the plunge to raise funds to send British athletes to the Atlanta games. | jpimedia Photo: Mel Hulme

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Una Stubbs, in a costume of Queen Elizabeth 1, meets Queen Elizabeth 2 during her visit to Leeds for the opening of The Royal Armouries

. March 1996

Una Stubbs, in a costume of Queen Elizabeth 1, meets Queen Elizabeth 2 during her visit to Leeds for the opening of The Royal Armouries | jpimedia Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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Cuddles all round as Tony Yeboah puts Leeds 2-0 up against QPR at Loftus Road.

. March 1996

Cuddles all round as Tony Yeboah puts Leeds 2-0 up against QPR at Loftus Road. | jpimedia

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Leeds City bus station was rebuilt and reopened with National Express relocating to the site. Other bus stations on Lady Lane and Wellington Street were closed when the new station opened.

. March 1996

Leeds City bus station was rebuilt and reopened with National Express relocating to the site. Other bus stations on Lady Lane and Wellington Street were closed when the new station opened. | jpimedia Photo: Roy Fox

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Leeds United fans arrive at Wembley ahead of the Coca-Cola Cup final against Aston Villa. Pictured are Steven Rostron, Tony Hanford, Gareth Hanford, Samantha Vassey and David Thurlow.

. March 1996

Leeds United fans arrive at Wembley ahead of the Coca-Cola Cup final against Aston Villa. Pictured are Steven Rostron, Tony Hanford, Gareth Hanford, Samantha Vassey and David Thurlow. | pa Photo: Tony Harris

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The mascot leads the Leeds United team out at Wembley. It proved a day to forget as the Whites were hammered 3-0.

. March 1996

The mascot leads the Leeds United team out at Wembley. It proved a day to forget as the Whites were hammered 3-0. | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty

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The Armley Gyratory roundabout from the air. Armley Road runs off up to the top right.

. April 1996

The Armley Gyratory roundabout from the air. Armley Road runs off up to the top right. | jpimedia Photo: Peter Thacker

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The triennial Maypole Festival at Barwick-in-Elmet and in accordance with the time honoured custom, the maypole was successfully raised by the use of ropes and ladders and an enthusiastic crowd of villagers and visitors.

. May 1996

The triennial Maypole Festival at Barwick-in-Elmet and in accordance with the time honoured custom, the maypole was successfully raised by the use of ropes and ladders and an enthusiastic crowd of villagers and visitors. | jpimedia Photo: Mel Hulme

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The Maxx, a new concept car from Vauxhall was creating a stir among shoppers in Dortmund Square who stopped to take a closer look.

. May 1996

The Maxx, a new concept car from Vauxhall was creating a stir among shoppers in Dortmund Square who stopped to take a closer look. | jpimedia Photo: Gary Longbottom

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Wish you were here? Holidaymakers check in at Leeds and Bradford Airport.

. June 1996

Wish you were here? Holidaymakers check in at Leeds and Bradford Airport. | jpimedia Photo: Bruce Greer

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A cyclist makes his way through traffic in Leeds on 'no car' day.

. June 1996

A cyclist makes his way through traffic in Leeds on 'no car' day. | jpimedia Photo: Jim Moran

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Ieuan Ellis wins the 1996 Leeds Marathon.

. July 1996

Ieuan Ellis wins the 1996 Leeds Marathon. | jpimedia Photo: Justin Lloyd

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This is Laurie Graham, licensee of the Town Hall Tavern on The Headrow, who was unhappy about a bus shelter being put up in front of his pub.

. August 1996

This is Laurie Graham, licensee of the Town Hall Tavern on The Headrow, who was unhappy about a bus shelter being put up in front of his pub. | jpimedia Photo: Justin Lloyd

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Leeds City bus station was rebuilt and reopened with National Express relocating to the site. Other bus stations on Lady Lane and Wellington Street were closed when the new station opened in March 1996.

1. Leeds city centre

Leeds City bus station was rebuilt and reopened with National Express relocating to the site. Other bus stations on Lady Lane and Wellington Street were closed when the new station opened in March 1996. | Rpy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

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The new leader of Leeds City Council, Coun. Brian Walker, together with Marie Curie Cancer Care nurse, Irene Greaves launches the 1996 Daffodil Day Appeal at Leeds Civic Hall in February 1996.

2. Leeds city centre

The new leader of Leeds City Council, Coun. Brian Walker, together with Marie Curie Cancer Care nurse, Irene Greaves launches the 1996 Daffodil Day Appeal at Leeds Civic Hall in February 1996. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

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Scouts and leaders representing the 80 strong cast of Central Yorkshire Scouts 1996 Gang Show unite at Elland Road and parade a giant Union Jack flag in February 1996.

3. Elland Road

Scouts and leaders representing the 80 strong cast of Central Yorkshire Scouts 1996 Gang Show unite at Elland Road and parade a giant Union Jack flag in February 1996. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

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Former Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer Suki Brownsdon watches young Jonathan Plows make a splash at Morley Leisure Centre. He was one of thousands taking the plunge to raise funds to send British athletes to the Atlanta games.

4. Morley

Former Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer Suki Brownsdon watches young Jonathan Plows make a splash at Morley Leisure Centre. He was one of thousands taking the plunge to raise funds to send British athletes to the Atlanta games. | jpimedia Photo: Mel Hulme

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Motorists struggle in the snow at City Square.

5. Leeds city centre

Motorists struggle in the snow at City Square. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Una Stubbs, in a costume of Queen Elizabeth 1, meets Queen Elizabeth 2 during her visit to Leeds for the opening of The Royal Armouries in March 1996.

6. Leeds city centre

Una Stubbs, in a costume of Queen Elizabeth 1, meets Queen Elizabeth 2 during her visit to Leeds for the opening of The Royal Armouries in March 1996. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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