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
13. Leeds city centre
John and Brenda Matthews of The Palace were celebrating winning the Pub of Year award. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Leeds United
This is defender Uli Borowka who we believe was on trial with Leeds United. He spent the majority of career with at Werder Bremen playing 388 games and scoring 19 goals over the course of 15 seasons. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
15. Leeds city centre
Derek Hartley leading Opera North Chorus how to tap dance. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
16. Hunslet Hawks
Ball boys watch Hunslet Hawks warm up prior to their game against Bramley at the new South Leeds Stadium. Pictured, from left, are Simon Bradshaw, Scott Aitken, Amir Benatmane, Tim Dykes, Chris Sanderson, Karl Bradshaw and Scott Morgan. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
17. Leeds city centre
New green beer called Green Dragon went on sale at Beer Paradise in Granary Wharf. Pictured is Michele Raistrick and Richard Pearson, manager of Beer Paradise. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Tinshill
Members of Tinshill Concern petition and film at the blackspot on Station Road, in Horsforth. Pictured from left are Dorothy Cuthbert, Clare King, Keith Donovan, Karen Jarrett and Joe Thoms. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl