Mark Westerman and Steve Rowbottom, owners of West Row Salon in the Victoria Quarter, were celebrating 10 years in the business. This was Leeds in April 1996, a month which featured postal workers paying their respects to former colleague and a much-loved novelist visiting the city to sign copies of her latest book. These wonderful photos, plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Poist archive, chart the 30 days in the life of your city and its residents. 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
1. Leeds city centre
Mark Westerman and Steve Rowbottom, owners of West Row Salon in the Victoria Quarter were celebrating 10 years in the business. | Richard Moran Photo: Richard Moran
2. Leeds United
Tomas Brolin takes a tumble at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's Dennis Wise's two-footed challenge. The Whites lost the Premier League clash 4-1. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
3. Leeds city centre
Leeds City Station with the Hilton Hotel and City House on the right. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
4. Leeds city centre
A bird's eye view of the Royal Armouries. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
5. Allerton Bywater
A former coal storage site was being transformed into a conservation area with ponds, trees, wildflowers and even the re-housing of frogs, toads and newts. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
6. Armley
Much beloved by radio traffic announcers - Armley Gyratory roundabout. Armley Road runs off up to the top right. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker