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
25. Harehills
Famous landmark pub The Gaiety on Roundhay Road was set to be demolished. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling
26. Woodhouse
Leeds Metropolitan University students pose with a 1947 Armstrong Siddeley car to publicise the St Valentine's Day Massacre Ball. Pictured are Helen Spiers, Louise Gollins, Wayne Jones, Gary Wilson, Natasha Winters and Jay Spencer. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
27. Swarcliffe
Paul Harding who was desperate to move from his tower block home and had his caravan destroyed by arsonists was celebrating. He had won £108,000 from a bingo ticket that cost him 40p. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
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