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
13. Otley
Boroughgate showing the former Otley Library premises in the centre. This library has since been transferred to a new building on Nelson Street, which opened in 2006 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Morley
Former Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer Suki Brownsdon watches Jonathan Plows make a splash at the Morley Leisure Centre. He was one of hundreds of local schoolchildren taking the plunge to help raise £200,000 to send British athletes to the 1996 Olympics. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Armley
Armley Town Street towards Armley Branch Library at the junction with Wesley Road on the right, Stocks Hill up ahead, and Branch Road and Crab Lane on the left. The Yorkshire Bank is seen on the corner on the right and the Midland Bank is the white building on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
Leeds City Council leader Coun Brian Walker together with Marie Curie Cancer Care nurse, Irene Greaves launches the 1996 Daffodil Day Appeal at Leeds Civic Hall. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
17. Leeds United
New signing Lee Sharpe holds up a Leeds United shirt after meeting fans at Elland Road. | Bob Collier/PA Photo: Bob Collier/PA
18. Leeds city centre
Leeds Christmas lights on Briggate in November 1996. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike