The Loose Moose American diner made its way up the M1 past Wakefield to Sheepscar ahead of its opening in the city. July 1996 was also a month which featured pampered pooches, warm welcomes as well as a stand off over a carnival day banner made by pupils at a Leeds high school. Car ravers were causing a nuisance and police were investigating a suspicious fire at a disused high school in the city. And Leeds hosted the National Monopoly Championships in a rather unusual location. READ MORE: 35 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds city centre
Entertainer Bobby Crushwas in Leeds to promote the Great Universal Pub Piano Competition. He is pictured serenading Tracey Murphy, licencee of The Victoria pub on Great George Street. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
2. Harewood House
Harewood House hosted the Leeds Championship Dog Show. Pictured is English Springer Spaniel Ben getting pampered before his performance. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
3. Leeds city centre
The bill madam? Pictured is David Di one of the 'Splott Brothers' entertaining the crowds on Lands Lane during the Rhythms of The City festival. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
4. Ireland Wood
New Leeds United striker Ian Rush opened new Italian restaurant Est Est Est on Otley Old Road. He is pictured with chef Alan Ritchie. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
5. Horsforth
Chris Pratt, chief executive of the Airedale and Wharfedale College, kicks off at the launch of the NVQ level 3 Supervisory Management course. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
6. Leeds city centre
This is Teresa Green, left, and Gina Gordon, both from Alwoodley, who took part in the Leeds Half Marathon to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd