Roundhay, Oakwood, Alwoodley, Moortown, Shadwell and Wetherby are all featured in this rewind to 1996, a year in community spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? 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

19. North Leeds in 1996
Staff outside The Chained Bull pub in Moortown. Pictured are chef Adrian Cole and bar supervisor Ann Cawley. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

20. North Leeds in 1996
This is Evelyn Miller at her fun fair in Roundhay Park which was threatened with closure in August 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme

21. North Leeds in 1996
Steve and Vicky at Hurdles bistro in Wetherby pictured in October 1996. Photo: Roy Fox

22. North Leeds in 1996
Members of the Alwoodley Art Group, from left, Barry Spencer, Alan Bond and his wife Brenda, discuss the merits of each others work at the group's Autumn Exhibition held in Alwoodley Community Centre in October 1996. Photo: Peter Thacker

23. North Leeds in 1996
Roundhay CC pictured in August 1996 who played in Division 2 of the Leeds League. Back row, from left, are Giles Hall, John Marshall, Stewart Paul, Doug Wharmby, Stuart Firth, and Jane Scarborough (scorer). Front row, from left, are Richard Ashworth, David Crang, Richard Marshall (captain), Martin Ashworth, and Michael Deans. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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