The car park of DIY retailer Texas on Roundhay Road and Crown Point Retail Park were just two of the locations used by hundreds of car enthusiasts as they attempted to give police the run around. This was Leeds in July 1996, a month which featured a cafe owner celebrating being able to stay open until 10pm, a suspected arson attack on a derelict Leeds school and a dash of Shakespeare being staged in the city's parks. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 31 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: 37 photos of Leeds Kirkgate Market stalls and traders from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in July 1996
The South Seacroft One-Stop Community Services Centre opened for the first time.
8. Leeds in July 1996
Entrepreneurs Martyn Oliver packed in their jobs to start a board game company. They are pictured with their board game City of Chaos. Photo: James Hardisty
9. Leeds in July 1996
Young Abigail Cooper from La Classique Majorettes dances at the Street Lane Carnival.
10. Leeds in July 1996
The Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Malcolm Bedford watches on as World Champion Irish Dancer Sinead Fallon from Leeds performs at the Civic Hall. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Leeds in July 1996
'Shakespeare in the Park' was held in green spaces around Leeds. Photo: Bruce Greer
12. Leeds in July 1996
Leeds Grammar School pupils get a first look as their new school takes shape at Alwoodley. They were at the foundation stone laying ceremony by Chair of Governors Peter Sparling. Photo: Roy Fox