Musician Mark Knopfler, who spent time in Leeds as a reporter on the Yorkshire Evening Post, took to the stage for a concert at the Town & Country Club. Football was also set to take centre stage with the Euro 96 championships on the horizon and your city was in the mood to party. This was Leeds in May 1996 and these photos showcase the stories and people making the news. READ MORE: 21 Leeds publicans you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in May 1996
The Maxx, a new concept car from Vauxhall stopped shoppers in their tracks at Dortmund Square. Photo: Gary Longbottom
14. Leeds in may 1996
This 3,000 seater tent was put up on Soldiers' Field in Roundhay Park for a Christian crusade meeting.
15. Leeds in May 1996
Temple Newsam hosted the Leeds Steam Spectacular. Pictured is Tim Cox giving a ride to his young nieces Natalie and Francesca on a quarter size replica of a John Fowler road locomotive.
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