The paper was given an exclusive look around the Majestyk nightclub on City Square at the back end of 1996. The nightclub would go on to welcome thousands of revellers before closing in 2006. The photo is one of 36 charting a year in the life of Leeds in 1996, a 12 months which featured its fair share of changes and challenges for a city and its residents. The images 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Leeds city centre
Una Stubbs, in a costume of Queen Elizabeth 1, meets Queen Elizabeth 2 during her visit to Leeds for the opening of The Royal Armouries in March 1996. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Leeds United
Cuddles all round as Tony Yeboah puts Leeds 2-0 up against QPR at Loftus Road in March 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds United
Leeds United fans arrive at Wembley in March 1996 ahead of the Coca-Cola Cup final against Aston Villa. Pictured are Steven Rostron, Tony Hanford, Gareth Hanford, Samantha Vassey and David Thurlow. | PA Photo: PA
10. Leeds United
The mascot leads the Leeds United team out at Wembley. It proved a day to forget as the Whites were hammered 3-0. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. Armlley
The Armley Gyratory roundabout from the air. Armley Road runs off up to the top right in April 1996 | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
12. Barwick-in-Elmet
The triennial Maypole Festival at Barwick-in-Elmet in May 1996 and in accordance with the time honoured custom, the maypole was successfully raised by the use of ropes and ladders and an enthusiastic crowd of villagers and visitors. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme