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
. Leeds in January 1996
Welcome to the world! Kathryn Bell with her new baby Leanna Kate who was the first New Year baby at St James's Hospital.
. Leeds in January 1996
Snow brought chaos as motorists struggled in City Square. Photo: Roy Fox
. Leeds in January 1996
Ball boys watch Hunslet Hawks warm up prior to their game against Bramley at the new South Leeds Stadium. Pictured, from left, are Simon Bradshaw, 11, Scott Aitken, 12, Amir Benatmane, 12, Tim Dykes, 14, Chris Sanderson, 14, Karl Bradshaw, 13, and Scott Morgan, 13.
. Leeds in January 1996
Tomas Brolin trains at the South Leeds Stadium ahead of Leeds United's clash with Nottingham Forest at Elland Road. It was a game the Whites lost 2-1. Photo: Roy Fox
. Leeds in January 1996
Dancers David Hughes (left) and Scott Ambler are reflected in the studio mirror at The Grand Theatre during the photo call for Swan Lake. Photo: Mel Hulme
. Leeds in January 1996
Fitness instructor Christine North is all smiles as she takes an aerobics class at The Manor Health Club in Yeadon.
13. Leeds in January 1996
This is defender Uli Borowka who we believe was on trial with Leeds United. He spent the majority of career with at Werder Bremen playing 388 games and scoring 19 goals over the course of 15 seasons. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
14. Leeds in January 1996
Leeds Metropolitan University students pose with a 1947 Armstrong Siddeley car to publicise the St Valentine's Day Massacre Ball. Pictured are Helen Spiers, Louise Gollins, Wayne Jones, Gary Wilson, Natasha Winters and Jay Spencer.
15. Leeds in January 1996
New green beer called Green Dragon went on sale at Beer Paradise in Granary Wharf. Pictured is Michele Raistrick and Richard Pearson, manager of Beer Paradise.
16. Leeds in January 1996
Members of Tinshill Concern petition and film at the blackspot on Station Road, in Horsforth. Pictured from left are Dorothy Cuthbert, Clare King, Keith Donovan, Karen Jarrett and Joe Thoms. Photo: Giles Rocholl
17. Leeds in January 1996
The Princess Royal accepts a red rose from Hazel Wales as she arrived at Direct Line House in Leeds. Photo: Roy Fox
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