October 1996 saw the opening of upmarket fashion store Harvey Nichols in the city centre leading some people to label Leeds the 'Knightsbridge of the North'. A historic Leeds landmark was used as a catwalk for a BBC1 show which boasted nine million viewers every Sunday night. Another fashion statement was craned into position at a Leeds dealership while a child- sized toy for those who wanted to live life in the fast lane was up for sale at another garage showroom in the city. READ MORE: How Harvey Nichols helped Leeds become the 'Knightsbridge of the North' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Alwoodley
Parents were invited to look around Leeds Grammar School's new site ahead of a planned autumn 1997 opening. Pictured is Colin Willcocks, sports teacher and publicity officer standing atop the Campanile Tower. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
8. Leeds city centre
Euro 96 posters went on sale to the public, priced at £11.75 each. Pictured, from left is Coun Brian Walker and Kay Arnold. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
9. Middleton
Lord Merlyn Rees meets pupils in the art department when he visited Merlyn Rees High School on Middleton Road open a new Arts, Technology and Science block. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
10. Leeds in October 1996
Manequins look down on Briggate from the new Harvey Nichols store.
11. Leeds United
Manager George Graham was looking forward to his return to Arsenal. The Whites lost 3-0. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry
12. Leeds city centre
Leeds United defender Richard Jobson was WH Smith in Leeds city centre for the launch of the new Panini's new football sticker album. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd