Roundhay, Oakwood, Alwoodley, Moortown, Shadwell and Wetherby are all featured in this rewind to 1996, a year in community spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
37. North Leeds in 1996
Roundhay Labour councillors, Doreen Lewis and Jean White, (right), take a seat in a classroom which was being built at John Jamieson School in Oakwood in June 1996. They donated money from their allowance from the Ward Scheme to fund the project. Photo: Roy Fox
38. North Leeds in 1996
Landmark pub The Gaiety on Roundhay Road was set to be demolished in January 1996. Photo: Mike Cowling
39. North Leeds in 1996
Vandals smashed the anniversary floral display at Canal Gardens in Roundhay Park in August 1996. Pictured is assistant manager for Roundhay Park, Ron Ginnelly, assessing the damage to some of the 20,000 plants used for the display. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
40. North Leeds in 1996
Rev Stephen Ibbotson (left) and guests at a community lunch in March 1996 at Moortown Baptist Church on King Lane. Photo: Roy Fox
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