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
13. Leeds city centre
The National Monopoly Championships were held at the Bridewell Cells, the jail to the old magistrates courts within Leeds Town Hall. Pictured is 1985 World Monopoly Champion Jason Bunn from Leeds. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
14. Seacroft
The South Seacroft One-Stop Community Services Centre was officially opened. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
15. York Road
Great Clothes store manager Martin Fogal chats to Paul Beckwith, one of his younger customers. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
16. Holt Park
Former pupils turned YTV presenter Helen James shows students how its done in the studio at the media and communications department at Ralph Thoresby High School. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
17. Hunslet
Police block the entrance to Crown Point Retail Park and question a number of motorists during a car rave meet. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
18. Temple Newsam
A gala in aid of the Royal Lifeboat Institution was held at Temple Newsam. Pictured is two-year-old Robert Cameron cuddling a giant pig, one of the many prizes on a lucky number stall. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty