Leeds in March 1996 - 21 stories making the news

It was a date with destiny which ended in a day of despair.

Thousands of Leeds United fans descended on Wembley for Coca Cola Cup final in March 1996 - the club's first domestic cup final in more than 20 years. But the Whites were comprehensively swept aside by Aston Villa in front of 77,065 fans at the home of football. Goals from Savo Milošević, Ian Taylor and Dwight Yorke provided the source of heartache in a game which signaled the beginning of the end for manager Howard Wilkinson. There was also disappointment for Leeds RL fans in the same month after the club were knocked out of the Challenge Cup in the semi-final by Bradford Bulls. In more positive news the Royal Armouries opened its doors for the first time while Leeds Bus Station reopened after being rebuilt. This was Leeds in March 1996 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 21 Leeds publicans you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. Farsley

This is Ben Pearce, a member of the Swordfish Heritage Trust which was trying to raise around £3 million to save the Swordfish planes. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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8. Garforth

Louise Rinder from Garforth Community College is pictured with one of two Jersey calves which the school was rearing at its farm unit before sending them to Uganda through the 'Send a Cow' charity. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

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9. Leeds city centre

Members of White Noyz with copies of the CD and cassette of Wembley Mix 96, made to mark Leeds United's Coca Cola Cup final clash against Aston Villa. Pictured is Ray Fensome, Kevin Smith, and Ian De Whytell. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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10. Temple Newsam

Normandy veteran Ken Bell share his experiences with pupils at Templenewsam Halton Primary. Pictured are Gemma Healeas, Stephanie Roberts, Sarah Curtis, Andrew Braham, Michael Steele (Ken's grandson) and Paul Wilson. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike