Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in September 1996. PIC: Dan OxtobyEnjoy these photo memories from Leeds in September 1996. PIC: Dan Oxtoby
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in September 1996. PIC: Dan Oxtoby

Leeds in September 1996 - 14 stories making the news

These photo memories rewind to September 1996 when regulars were up in arms over plans to call time at a Leeds pub.

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Your YEP reported how The Fforde Grene pub on Roundhay Road in Harehills was being threatened with closure. And loyal customers - Jack Senior, Larry Callaghan, and John Dowkes all of who have been drinking at the pub for more than 40 years - were far from happy. Elsewhere the bells were set to ring once again at a Leeds landmark after being silenced by essential repairs. READ MORE: 21 Leeds publicans you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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