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
7. Leeds United
Tomas Brolin trains at the South Leeds Stadium ahead of Leeds United's clash with Nottingham Forest at Elland Road. It was a game the Whites lost 2-1. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
8. St James's Hospital
Welcome to the world! Kathryn Bell with her new baby Leanna Kate who was the first New Year baby at St James's Hospital. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds city centre
Dancers David Hughes,left, and Scott Ambler are reflected in the studio mirror at The Grand Theatre during the photo call for Swan Lake. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
10. Hunslet
Hunslet Carr Primary U-10s football team were left without transport for their away matches after the school minibus was stolen by heartless thieves. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
11. Leeds city centre
Experts from the West Yorkshire Archeological Service were carrying out a dig at the Queens Hall car park in the city centre. They were looking for relics from the old Kings Mill site. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
12. Meanwood
Green campaigners held a vigil on land off Grove Lane in protest against plans to develop the land for housing. Pictured are activists Michael Lycett and Zoe Main. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker