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
25. North Leeds in 1996
Leeds Grammar School pupils get a first look as their new school takes shape at Alwoodley. They were at the foundation stone laying ceremony by Chairman of Governors Peter Sparling in July 1996. Photo: Roy Fox
26. North Leeds in 1996
Leaves being loaded into compost bin at Roundhay St John's School in November 1996. Pictured, from left, are Vicky Firth, Alex Woodhead, coordinator Carol Austin-Sales, Christopher Baum, caretaker Paul Spence and Amy Howard. Photo: Keith Allison
27. North Leeds in 1996
Do you remember Carl Beaumont? He owned Oakwood Carpets pictured in July 1996. Photo: Justin Lloyd
28. North Leeds in 1996
The low level of water at Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park in May 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme
29. North Leeds in 1996
Shadwell Show was celebrating its Golden Jubilee in August 1996. Pictured is Alice Gostling making final adjustments to her By Candle-light flower arrangement. Photo: Peter Thacker
30. North Leeds in 1996
Roundhay High School together with members of the Civic War Society put on war tactics demonstrations for the visitors at the school's open day in November 1996. Pictured, back from left, are Robert Maszkowski, Paul Mackintosh, a Musketeer of Montagu's Regiment and Alex Yeo. Front, from left, are Donna Toulson, Dean Evelyn and Cherie Bull. Photo: Peter Thacker