The over 60s enjoyed a Valentine's dance at B&Q's Killingbeck store. This was Leeds in February 1996, a leap year which featured a lamb who captured the hearts of Leeds shoppers. Elsewhere a butcher was aiming to be crowned a top sausage maker while fun and charity was also high on the news agenda. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 29 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: The Brick Man - How plans for a unique Leeds landmark bit the dust LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in February 1996
Meet Zak, a lamb who captured the hearts of Leeds shoppers. He is pictured in the arms of greengrocer Geoff Berry of Morley Markets. Photo: Giles Rocholl
2. Leeds in February 1996
YEP photographer Richard Moran captured these freak cloud conditions on a Friday evening from the back streets of Harehills. Photo: Richard Moran
3. Leeds in February 1996
Around 70 firefighters tackled a blaze at Highbury Works off Green Road in Meanwood.
4. Leeds in February 1996
Model Fiona Finney shows off a costume made entirely of photographs. It was designed by Christine Hughes and created to promote the UK year of photography and electronic image. Photo: Charles Knight
5. Leeds in February 1996
A class of five and six year old children at Beeston Hill St Luke's C of E Primary School in Beeston completed an art and design project inspired by the work of Victorian wallpapers and furnishings designer William Morris to mark his centenary. Pictured are Ciaran Goodhall and Jamie-Lee Staten. Photo: Roy Fox
6. Leeds in February 1996
Members of Weetwood Primary School rugby team celebrate after receiving a new rugby kit. They are pictured with, back from left, Leeds RL star Nick Fozzard and PE teacher Kevin King.