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
13. Adel
Full house. Headteacher Alan Padden pictured with pupils in the assembly hall at Adel Primary School, | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
14. Leeds city centre
There were ghostly goings on in Hirst's Yard. The haunting image of Woodbine Lizzy, alias Michael Facer, who was one of the guides for the new Leeds Ghosts guided walk. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
15. Leeds city centre
Harvey Nichols Chef Simon Shaw in the Brassierie. | Richard Moran Photo: Richard Moran
16. Leeds in October 1996
Actress Liz Dawn was named Yorkshire Woman of the Year at the Yorkshire Awards held at Elland Road's banqueting suite. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
17. East End Park
East End Park who played inDivision 1 of the West Yorkshire League. Back row, from left, are Richard Scott, Kevin Lumb, Gavin Slade, Darren Finn, Jason Barnes, Lee Garrett, Stephen Clarkson, Tony Clarkson, Naveed Siddique and Allen Turner (manager) . Front row, from left, are Gary Cochrane, Marc Langton, Mark Goodyear (captain), Stephen Wilkes, Shaun Mcgrath and Barry Christopher. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
18. Leeds in October 1996
Your YEP hosted a Hidden Treasures Valuation Day at the Queens Hotel. Pictured is Marlene Park with her 60-year-old toy monkey. Photo: Dan Oxtoby