October was a month to remember especially for 24-year-old Fay Atkinson who failed her driving test because she stopped instead of running over a squirrel. Elsewhere there were ghostly goings on in a city centre yard while a primary school showcased its diversity and inclusivity. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called Leeds home in the mid-1990s. 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. Scott Hall Road
This child-sized BMW convertible with 25cc petrol engine and three speed box was up for sale Barr and Barr's car showroom on Scott Hall Road priced at £1,500. Young Justin Green, pictured, had already made his mind up to put one on his Christmas list. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
8. Alwoodley
Parents were invited to look around Leeds Grammar School's new site ahead of a planned autumn 1997 opening. Pictured is Colin Willcocks, sports teacher and publicity officer standing atop the Campanile Tower. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
9. Leeds city centre
Euro 96 posters went on sale to the public, priced at £11.75 each. Pictured, from left is Coun Brian Walker and Kay Arnold. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
10. Middleton
Lord Merlyn Rees meets pupils in the art department when he visited Merlyn Rees High School on Middleton Road open a new Arts, Technology and Science block. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
11. Leeds in October 1996
Manequins look down on Briggate from the new Harvey Nichols store.
12. Leeds United
Manager George Graham was looking forward to his return to Arsenal. The Whites lost 3-0. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry