They were patiently waiting in line for auditions at West Yorkshire Playhouse alongside Henry, the Royal Armouries promotional suit of armour. This photo from January 1996 is one of more than 25 plucked from the YEP archive charting the 31 days in the life of your Leeds and its residents. It was a month which featured a much-loved restaurant celebrating its millionth customer, a famous landmark pub set to be demolished and campaigners staging a city centre demonstration. 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
Henry the Royal Armouries promotional suit of armour joins the queue at auditions at West Yorkshire Playhouse. | Jim Moran Photo: Jim Moran
2. Leeds city centre
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Guildford on The Headrow. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
3. Headingley
Salvos restaurant was celebrating its millionth customer. Co-owner John Dammone, right, is pictured with customer Martin Cockerham. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
4. Leeds city centre
Leeds members of Friends of the Earth stage a demonstration on the 100th year of the car, by stretching a banner across The Headrow. It mourned the death of Bridget Driscoll, the first person to be killed by a car in 1896 which was travelling at just four miles per hour. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
5. Leeds city centre
Snow brought chaos as motorists struggled in City Square. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
6. Roundhay Park
Families enjoyed sledging in Roundhay Park. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding