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
19. Headingley
An engineer monitors the water flow at Yorkshire Water's new treatment plant. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
20. Leeds city centre
Taking part in Playhouse Live daytime chat show at West Yorkshire Playhouse were Ben Elton, Una Stubbs, Eleanor Bron and John Padden. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
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Share your memories of Leeds in September 1996 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby