Methley Terrace was turfed to launch Transport 2000's ‘Streets For People’ campaign, designed to encourage people to reduce the amount of traffic in their neighbourhoods. And young Liall Bolens and Chris McQuade wasted not time in making the most of the new surface to enjoy a game of football. This was Leeds in August 1996, a month which featured celebrity visits from an astronomer and a cricketer and the future of a well-known Roundhay Park attraction looking uncertain. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrating 31 days in the life of your city in the mid-1990s. READ MORE: 35 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in August 1996
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm was left counting the cost after a fire in the greenhouse and adjoining potting shed. Pictured is Farm director Sue Reddington surveying the damage. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Leeds in August 1996
A floral displays on an embankment on the Leeds Inner Ring Road at the Wellington Flyover in West Street. It was part of the Leeds entry into the Britain in Bloom competition. Photo: Peter Thacker
9. Leeds in August 1996
'From Steam To Microchips' exhibition was launched by Coun Alison Lowe at Armley Library. She is pictured showing Laura Marshall the contrast between an early electric typewriter and a modern day computer. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. Leeds in August 1996
Crowds of people watch the 29th Leeds West Indian Carnival parade. Pictured is Jacqui Gashin the Queen in the Master Chess Piece set making their way along Spencer Place. Photo: James Hardisty
11. Leeds in August 1996
Leeds United's Andy Couzens battles with legend Viv Anderson playing for Arsenal during John Lukic's testimonial match at Elland Road. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
12. Leeds in August 1996
These were the last two working parking meters in Leeds. They were on Aire Street and are pictured with senior car parking atendant Derek Riley. Photo: Roy Fox