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
13. Leeds United
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. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
14. Leeds city centre
Derek Hartley leading Opera North Chorus how to tap dance. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
15. Hunslet Hawks
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, Scott Aitken, Amir Benatmane, Tim Dykes, Chris Sanderson, Karl Bradshaw and Scott Morgan. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
16. Leeds city centre
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. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Tinshill
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. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
18. Leeds city centre
The Princess Royal accepts a red rose from Hazel Wales as she arrived at Direct Line House in Leeds. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox