Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in January 1996.Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in January 1996.
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in January 1996.

Leeds in January 1996 - 16 stories making the news

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It was a month which will be remembered by many for being punctuated by disruption and delay.

Heavy snow brought the city to a standstill leaving motorists stranded, pedestrians frustrated and others determined to make the most of the white stuff. Princess Anne also visited the city while campaigners were out in force opposed to housing developments with others concerned about traffic blackspots. Elsewhere green beer, yes green beer, went on sale in the city and Leeds United welcomed a trialist who played with Germany at Euro 1988. This was Leeds in January 1996 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 35 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook