Peter O’Toole was born at St James’s Hospital and grew up in Hunslet before going on to enjoy a glittering career on stage and the big screen. This photo was taken in 1996 when the actor returned to the city to promote his book ‘Loitering with Intent, The Apprentice’. It is one of 22 images charting the year in the life of Leeds and its residents. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with East Keswick, Yeadon, Meanwood and Barwick-in-Elmet in focus. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. 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. Leeds city centre
Love is in the air... Leeds Libraries held a 'Love in the LIbrary' as part of their Valentine's Day programme. And with 1996 being a Leap Year, Alexandra Wheeldon decided to reverse the roles and give Greg Wall a bunch of flowers. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Leeds city centre
Window dressing at Harvey Nichols on Briggate. The backdrop is a London scene with St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey depicted. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Bramley
Bramley Library on Hough Lane, which opened in 1927. Terraced housing on St. Peter's Mount can be seen on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
An aerial view showing the River Aire running from centre left to bottom right in October 1996. Clarence Dock and the recently opened Royal Armouries Museum can be seen in the centre. | Jefferson Air Photography Photo: Jefferson Air Photography
11. Leeds in 1996
Yeadon Branch Library on Town Hall Square. The building had previously been a grocery branch of the Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
The windows of Schofield's department store in The Headrow showcasing summer fashions in swimwear. Schofield's closed in 1996 and the site was redeveloped as The Headrow Centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net