June 1996 proved to a month to remember as Euro fever swept across hit the city. It was also the end of an era for a Wellington Street kiosk while a chewing gum busting machine bought by council chiefs and was being demonstrated on white flagstones outside Leeds Civic Hall. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase the stories making the news as well as reflections and memories from the snapshot in time on life across your Leeds. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Roundhay
Emmerdale stars Frazer Hines and Liz Hobbs open the new RSPCA shop on Street Lane. Also pictured is Elizabeth Lindsay, appeal shops area manager, and Prince and Charles, the Shire horses from Tetley. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
8. Holt Park
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. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Farsley
BBC children's art programme Smart filmed 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. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
10. Middleton
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. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
11. Headingley
A scene of despair and disappoinment inside Woodies as England crashed out of the Euros to Germany on penalties in the semi-final. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Harehills
Leeds bus drivers Julie Bland and Martin O'Hara tied the knot. They were met by this 1965 AC Routemaster double decker outside St Aidans Church in which Julie had arrived earlier with her father. | YPN Photo: YPN