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
25. Headingley
Mac meets Big Mac. Ronald McDonald is lifted off his feet by Barrie Mc Dermott for the launch of the new McDonalds family stand in November 1996. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
26. Leeds city centre
These young people from all over Leeds were taking part in the Christmas production of Peter Pan at West Yorkshire Playhouse in November 1996. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
27. Swillington
A coach carry pensioners toppled into a ditch on Whitehouse Lane, near Swillington in December 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
28. Harehills
December 1996 and Zaika on Roundhay Road became the first Asian restaurant in Leeds too serve a tradtional Punjabi breakfast on a weekend. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
29. Yeadon
Rivoli Pizzeria and White's newsagents on Ivegate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
30. Woodhouse
University of Leeds students at their Tequila society night where they enjoyed free drinks for turning up nude. Pictured in December 1996 | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry