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
7. Leeds city centre
Ieuan Ellis from Newcastle toasts the crowd with a well earned pint after winning the 1996 Leeds Marathon. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
8. Headingley
Dare Cafe on Otley Road was allowed to stay open until 10pm after being granted permission by Leeds City Council. Pictured is owner Aaron Cowlrick. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
9. Wetherby
Leeds United's new signing Lee Bowyer is mobbed by pupils from Deighton Junior and Infant School asking him for his autograph. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
10. Moortown
This banner - made by Allerton Grange School pupils and hung between two lamposts to publicise Street Lane's Carnival - by confiscated by council officials as it was unlicenced. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Armley
A fire at disused Benjamin Gott High School was being treating as suspicious by police. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
12. Alwoodley
Leeds Grammar School pupils get a first look as their new school takes shape. They were at the foundation stone laying ceremony by chair of governors Peter Sparling. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox