Owner Evelyn Miller pictured at one of her rides at the Roundhay Park fun fair in August 1996. The fun fair was facing an uncertain future. — Owner Evelyn Miller pictured at one of her rides at the Roundhay Park fun fair in August 1996. The fun fair was facing an uncertain future. | Mel Hulme

placeholder image — Owner Evelyn Miller pictured at one of her rides at the Roundhay Park fun fair in August 1996. The fun fair was facing an uncertain future. | Mel Hulme

18 resilient photos take you back to Roundhay in the mid-1990s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 6th Jul 2025, 16:30 GMT

These resilient photos chart a year in the life of Roundhay and its residents in the mid 1990s.

They turn back the clock to 1996 and showcase the news stories making the headlines during the 12 months. A fun fair at Roundhay Park was facing an uncertain future while vandals ruined an anniversary floral display at Canal Gardens. 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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