It was the month two golden Olympians went head to head. Matthew Pinsent and Steve Redgrave were in Leeds racing each other on rowing machines. The caption in the YEP archive reveals no more information but the photo stands out for the raw emotion on the faces of the two Olympic heroes. This was Leeds in September 1996 and the image is one of 16 showcasing a month of memories around the city. Stories making the news headlines throughout the 30 days are featured as well as memories from the city centre and the suburbs with Lawnswood, Ilkley, Temple Newsam, Beeston and Meanwood all featured. 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
13. Leeds city centre
This is Louis Arthur who was fundraising at Kirkgate Market for St Gemma's Hospice. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford
14. Leeds city centre
Parklands High School pupils Lucy Birkett, left, and Azalia Anisko,are pictured in party mood during the Variety Club of Great Britain party at The Hilton. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
15. Leeds city centre
Best foot forward. Chris Fox, producer of Cinderella with young hopefuls at the audition for the Christmas pantomime at Leeds Civic Theatre. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
16. Meanwood
The start of the U-13s cross country competition staged at Cardinal Heenan High School. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
17. Lawnswood
Former pupils at Lawnswood Girls High School came together for a reunion. Pictured are three alumni who were living abroad, looking at an old school photo and the old school banne - , Dr Maureen Rudzik (Canada), Barbara Robinson, (South Africa), and Mavis Webster (New Zealand). | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
18. Whinmoor
This Abdul Aziz who witnessed a raid at Skelton Wood Post Office. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike