CCTV was installed in Leeds for the first time in 1996 with Briggate chosen as the location for the first camera focused on watching your every move from above. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrate a year in the life of your city centre in the mid-1990s. Among the memories are fundraisers, sporting events as well as shopping scenes and nightlife. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds city centre in 1996
Max Sciandri and Leeds Classic Winner Andrea Ferrigato battle it out on the city centre finishing circuit in August 1996. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
14. Leeds city centre in 1996
Officer workers and shoppers pour out The Headrow after police ordered an evacuation of the city centre in July 1996. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
15. Leeds city centre in 1996
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Peggy White, lays the foundation stone of the new city centre office development Whitehall with Graham Hall, group executive director of Yorkshire Electricity Group Plc. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
16. Leeds city centre in 1996
A workman surveys Leeds and Liverpool Canal where a section is being emptied to allow work on the locks close to the city centre in November 1996. Photo: Bruce Greer
17. Leeds city centre in 1996
A group of actors in period costume from the Royal Armouries decide on a battle plan for the display's they will be staging in the city centre when the museum opened in March 1996. Photo: Justin Lloyd
18. Leeds city centre in 1996
The La Comida restaurant in June 1996. Staff were hoping for a Spanish victory against England in the Euro quarter final clash. Pictured with his customers is Spanish owner Vincente Rodriguez holding the Spanish flag. The Three Lions won on penalties after a goalless draw. Photo: Richard Moran