1996 saw Schofields close its doors in the city centre while the Harvey Nichols store opened to enhance Leeds's growing reputation as the 'Knightsbridge of the North'. It was a 12 months which also featured the opening of new Village Hotel and Leisure Club at Headingley and the demolition of Kirkstall Fire Station. These photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, showcase a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: 28 Leeds city centre shops you visited in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Swillington
This coach carrying pensioners toppled into a ditch on Whitehouse Lane near Swillington. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Kirkstall Road
The fire station on Kirkstall Road was in the process of being demolished in December 1996. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
21. Headingley
Emmerdale stars Clare King and Peter Amory enjoy a work out at the new Village Hotel and Leisure Club. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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