Leeds like the rest of the country and beyond in June 1996 was swept up by footie fever as the Three Lions aimed to win the European Championships in their own back yard. England fans came together in the city's pubs, bars and restaurants to share the ups and downs and the final agony of a penalty shoot out exit at the hands of Germany in the semi-final. Your city welcomed visitors from across the pond with Elland Road hosting three Group B games - Spain v Bulgaria, France v Spain and Romania v Spain - as well as providing a base for defending champions Denmark. Leeds also hosted a series of Euro 96 themed events and celebrations throughout the duration of the tournament. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, aim to transform you back to a time of hope and expectation. READ MORE: 35 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Euro 96 memories
One of the winners of the Euro 96 shop window competition held in the Victoria Quarter. Pictured is Myles Dutton manager of Dixon Bate. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Euro 96 memories
Saying it with flowers. Jonathan Davis and Fay Bourton pictured in front of one of the Euro 96 signs at Elland Road. Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Euro 96 memories
A public arts project was launched by the council's Leeds Leisure Services as part of the city's Euro 96 celebrations. Paul Barton is pictured pretending to head one of the footballs. Photo: Mel Hulme
10. Euro 96 memories
Actor Stuart Pedred, who was appearing in Calamity Jane at Leeds Grand Theatre, applies make-up in his dressing room while trying to keep up with the action in England's semi-final against Germany. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Euro 96 memories
Temple Newsam was the base for a Euro 96 site which could accommodate 1,000 tents. Pictured are Andrew Penson and Nick Fuller. Photo: James Hardisty
12. Euro 96 memories
French fans staying at the Euro 96 camp site at Temple Newsam get into the party spirit ahead of the clash against Spain. Photo: James Hardisty