The city and a nation was gripped by hope and expectation in June 1996. Leeds welcomed supporters from four countries for Euro 96 - France, Spain, Bulgaria and Romania - with Elland Road hosting three games from Group B. The city was trimmed up and hosted a series cultural events including a Euro themed Lord Mayor's Parade as England held its breadth and dared to dream. READ MORE: 28 Leeds city centre shops you visited in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in June 1996
A red legged partridge took up residence in a hanging basket at the New Inn in Great Preston. Pictured is landlord Landlord Darryl Keenoy. Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Leeds in June 1996
Have you spotted this familiar face? James Milner is pictured with teammates from Westbrook Lane Primary U-11s running team.
3. Leeds in June 1996
Members of the cast from Ralph Thoresby's production of Voices of the Living and the Dead which marked the reopening of the school's John Sowerby Theatre after it was damaged in an arson attack. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Leeds in June 1996
Great Britain athlete Anne Connolly crosses the line encouraged by Bill Downe, Northern Regional Director of Taywood Homes, to officially open the developers new site at Colton. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Leeds in June 1996
BBC children's art programme Smart was filming at Wadlands Hall Farm. A giant horse, pictured, was made using items of riding equipment, with the help of pupils from nearby Priesthorpe High School. Photo: Roy Fox
6. Leeds in June 1996
Hairdresser Henry Boocock demonstrates his work on model, Annabel, at The Elizabeth Arden Counter in the Schofield Centre. Photo: Dan Oxtoby