A burst water main meant householders had to rely on water supplies from tankers. Issues with car raves around the city were also dominating the local news agenda while talk of the football world was Leeds United's newest recruit who at the time was English football's most expensive teenage signing. Elsewhere runners put their best foot forward thanks to the Leeds Marathon while the gala and festival season was in full swing. This was Leeds in July 1996 - is it 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
1. Leeds in July 1996
This giant steel support was laid to rest after the first attempt to seat it into position failed. The structure will carry traffic on a new link road between the M1 and the M621 south bound. Photo: Bruce Greer
2. Leeds in July 1996
Lee Bowyer became the most expensive teenager in English football when he signed for Leeds United.
3. Leeds in July 1996
Car ravers meet in the Texas car park on Roundhay Road having been moved on from various other locations by Police during the course of the evening. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Leeds in July 1996
This homemade banner put up by Allerton Grange School pupils to publicise Street Lane Carnival was confiscated removed by council chiefs as it was unlicenced. It was soon back up after your YEP stepped in.
5. Leeds in July 1996
Leeds Grammar School pupils get a first look as their new school takes shape.
6. Leeds in July 1996
Residents of Mexborough Avenue in Chapeltown were among thousands in north Leeds forced to get their water from tankers after a mains burst.