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
19. Leeds city centre
The Circus of Horrors sets up camp in the shadow of Quarry House. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
20. Leeds in July 1996
Runner Ieuan Ellis toasts the crowd after winning the 1996 Leeds Marathon.
21. Cookridge
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
22. Headingley
Some of the Leeds RL schoolboy trialists at the Yorkshire Cricket Academy. They include, pictured on the back row, a fresh faced Kevin Sinfield. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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