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All change at Tetley's as photos raise a glass to Leeds in November 1996

Leeds in November 1996: Memories from a month Tetley’s unveiled a change of image

It was the month Tetley's revealed a change of image. The new version retained the red-coated Old Huntsman - but without his monocle. This was November 1996 and new design was due appear on cans and pump clips of Britain's biggest-selling cask ale and number two keg bitter from early 1997, owners Carlsberg-Tetley said. The memory is one of more than 15 charting the 30 days in the life of your Leeds and its residents. It was the month TV personality Zoe Ball was at the new Virgin Megastore in the Leeds Shopping Plaza on Albion Street signing autographs. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Temple Newsam, Calverley and Roundhay Park in focus. 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

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