Classical Fantasia firmly established itself as one of the highlights of the year during the 1990s and 2000s attracting crowds of more than 9,000 concert-goers. Specially lit in a variety of different colours, Kirkstall Abbey was brought to life every September as the spectacular backdrop for an evening of music from the Northern Ballet Theatre orchestra. The main fireworks display brought down curtain on the event, a stunning performance of the 1812 Festival Overture by Tchaikovsky. Enjoy these memories from Classical Fantasia which started in 1996 and was a free event until 2011 before being axed in 2014. 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
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Emma Lowde, left, and sister Sophie from Walton near Wetherby, meet Geoffrey, the 12 foot green dog who was the mascot of Leeds Leisure Services, while queuing for the first tickets for the free Classical Fantasia tickets in 2000. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
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Liz Scott and daughter Anna, six, from Cookridge with their tickets in August 2003. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Adam Lister queued for over an hour in 2001 to snap up his free Classical Fantasia ticket. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
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Thousands enjoy the spectacular firework finale played to the 1812 Overture in September 1999. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
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Kirkstall Abbey captured in all it's splendour at Classical Fantasia in September 1997. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
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John Pryce-Jones conducts the orchestra at Classical Fantasia in September 2003. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike