The main photo shows CAMRA member Gary Whiting serving at Leeds Cider, Beer and Perry Festival staged at Pudsey Civic Hall with half his beard shaved off in March 1996. He was raising money for a hospice near his Mirfield home at the time. It was a month which also saw the Royal Armouries Museum open and the first new hackney cab design in the UK for 10 years - allowing able bodied and wheelchair users to travel together - on the city’s roads after receiving its license from Leeds City Council. This gallery of memories using photos plucked from the YEP archive showcase a month to remember. 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. Pudsey
To the surprise of visitors to the YEP Beer Festival at Pudsey Civic Centre, CAMRA member Gary Whiting served with half his beard shaved off. It was for a good cause as Gary was raising money for Hollybank Special School in Mirfield. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Leeds city centre
Master of the Royal Armouries Guy Wilson and his daughter officially open the museum to the awaiting public. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
3. Leeds city centre
The first new hackney cab design in the UK for ten years received its license from Leeds City Council. Pictured is driver Ken Clynes chatting with Alan Tooby, chair of the Wakefield Access Group. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
4. Scott Hall Road
Leeds Superbus overtakes traffic on Scott Hall Road using its special guide path. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
5. Leeds city centre
Leeds City Bus Station was rebuilt and reopened with National Express relocated to the site. Wellington Street coach station was closed when the new station opened. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
6. Leeds city centre
The Royal Armouries opened in the city. Actress Una Stubbs, in a costume of Queen Elizabeth 1, meets Queen Elizabeth 2 during her visit for the opening. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson