The Euros were in full swing with Leeds, like the rest of the country, keeping their fingers crossed that football was coming home. In other news the city's 'No Car' day didn't appear to have much impact while postal workers were out on strike. Love was also in the air and Tony Blair was in town to meet some very special new arrivals. Is Leeds in June 1996 a city you remember? READ MORE: 35 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

. Leeds in June 1996
Enjoy these memories of Leeds in June 1996. PIC: Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

. Leeds in June 1996
Postal workers on picket duty in Leeds at the start of a second one day strike.

. June 1996
A cyclist battles his way through the early morning traffic in Leeds on No Car Day. Photo: Jim Moran

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Dickie Bird eyes up a pint of Tetley's Bitter after opening the Dickie Bird Room at Tetley's Brewery, a new fermenting room with four new 'Yorkshire Squares'.

. June 1996
Bronwen ap Harri was sending postcards via the Internet at Planet Connect cyber cafe on Cross Belgrave Street.

. June 1996
Emmerdale stars Frazer Hines and Liz Hobbs open the new RSPCA shop on Street Lane in Roundhay. Also pictured is Elizabeth Lindsay, appeal shops area manager, and Prince and Charles, the Shire horses from Tetley. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

. Leeds in June 1996
Members of the cast from the Ralph Thoresby School production of Voices of the Living and the Dead. It was being staged to mark the reopening of the school's John Sowerby Theatre which was damaged in an arson attack.

. Leeds in June 1996
BBC children's art programme Smart filmed at Wadlands Hall Farm in Farsley. A giant horse, pictured, was made using items of riding equipment, with the help of pupils from nearby Priesthorpe High School. Photo: Roy Fox

. Leeds in June 1996
Olympic javelin thrower Mick Hill, aided by Maggie Still, athletics development officer gives throwing training for a group of girls from Parklands High at South Leeds Sports Stadium. Under tuition is Sharlene Anderson. Photo: Peter Thacker

1. Leeds in June 1996
Postal workers on picket duty in Leeds at the start of a second one day strike.

2. June 1996
A cyclist battles his way through the early morning traffic in Leeds on No Car Day. Photo: Jim Moran

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Dickie Bird eyes up a pint of Tetley's Bitter after opening the Dickie Bird Room at Tetley's Brewery, a new fermenting room with four new 'Yorkshire Squares'.

4. June 1996
Bronwen ap Harri was sending postcards via the Internet at Planet Connect cyber cafe on Cross Belgrave Street.

5. June 1996
Emmerdale stars Frazer Hines and Liz Hobbs open the new RSPCA shop on Street Lane in Roundhay. Also pictured is Elizabeth Lindsay, appeal shops area manager, and Prince and Charles, the Shire horses from Tetley. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

6. Leeds in June 1996
Members of the cast from the Ralph Thoresby School production of Voices of the Living and the Dead. It was being staged to mark the reopening of the school's John Sowerby Theatre which was damaged in an arson attack.