Methley Terrace was covered with turf for a weekend of community events as part of a protest organised by a neighbourhood action group and Transport 2000 against the hazards of ever-increasing traffic. Elsewhere cafe culture was proving popular and the city's residents enjoyed fun in the sun. Oh, and Leeds United unveiled a new mascot. Enjoy these memories from Leeds in August 1996 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers 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 in August 1996
This is Laurie Graham, licensee of the Town Hall Tavern on The Headrow, who was unhappy about a bus stop put up in front of his city centre pub. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Leeds in August 1996
Senior car parking attendant Derek Riley with the last two working parking meters in the city. They were to be found on Aire Street. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds in August 1996
Leeds United's Ian Harte celebrates scoring for the Whites against Derby County at the Baseball Ground. The game finished 3-3. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Leeds in August 1996
From Monopoly to Kerplunk, from Risk to Buckeroo. A new games club was launched in Leeds. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Leeds in August 1996
Carl Hackney, 11, gets a soaking from Eve Koziel-Donnelly, 11, whilst watering newly-laid turf on Methley Terrace. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Leeds in August 1996
This is Andy Evans, a gangster on stilts at West Yorkshire Playhouse as part of the Rhythms of the City festival. | YPN Photo: YPN