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
19. Leeds city centre
Sculptor Johnny White adds the finishing touches to his latest work on the wall outside Leeds Dance Centre . | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
20. Leeds city centre
Your Yorkshire Evening Post held a Hidden Treasures valuation day at the Queens Hotel. Pictured is Marlene Park with her 60- year-old toy monkey. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
21. Moortown
Pupils at Highfield Primary in Moortown took part in a sponsored skip in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Jenny Webster, Danica Donaldson, Jessica Allamby, Vicky Dabrowsky and Laura Stead. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
22. Swarcliffe
Local firms were having to sponsor books at Swarcliffe Primary owing to a lack of school funds. Pictured are pupils Kelly Wainwright and Melissa Blackburn enjoying their reading lesson. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
23. Leeds city centre
Leeds City Council electrician Mick Leak weighs up the task of fitting more than 2,500 lights to the 55ft Christmas tree in City Square. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
24. Headingley
Gary Hetherington, left, and Paul Caddick at Leeds RL at the official announcement of their takeover of the club. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike