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
25. Woodhouse
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. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
26. Swarcliffe
Paul Harding who was desperate to move from his tower block home and had his caravan destroyed by arsonists was celebrating. He had won £108,000 from a bingo ticket that cost him 40p. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
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