Father Timothy Lipscomb and St Bartholomew's Church in Armley was left counting the cost after thieves stole Yorkshire stone flagstones leading up to the place of worship. This was 1996, a year which also pedestrian safety improved on Stanningley Road thanks to the installation of a pelican crossing. Enjoy these photo memories celebrating 12 months in the life of Armley and its residents. READ MORE: 17 photo memories from Armley and Wortley in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![Armley Heights Library held a pirates day to encourage children to read and the Lady Mayoress of Leeds Ann Bedford was guest of honour.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzMy.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Armley in 1996
Armley Heights Library held a pirates day to encourage children to read and the Lady Mayoress of Leeds Ann Bedford was guest of honour.Photo: Justin Lloyd
![Armley Sports and Leisure Centre hosted a a line-dancing session for youngsters in July 1996. Pictured is Judy Pearson instructing the pupils from Ryecroft Primary.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzMz.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Armley in 1996
Armley Sports and Leisure Centre hosted a a line-dancing session for youngsters in July 1996. Pictured is Judy Pearson instructing the pupils from Ryecroft Primary.Photo: Mark Bickerdike
![Primary ballet class dancing was held for the last time at The Grange in Armley in August 1996. Pictured, from left, are Fay George, Rebecca Glazier, Leah Brindle, Alex Priestley and Zac Shaw.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzM0.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Armley in 1996
Primary ballet class dancing was held for the last time at The Grange in Armley in August 1996. Pictured, from left, are Fay George, Rebecca Glazier, Leah Brindle, Alex Priestley and Zac Shaw.Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![Were you shopping here in 1996?Armley's Co-op store pictured in September 1996.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzM1.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Armley in 1996
Were you shopping here in 1996?Armley's Co-op store pictured in September 1996.Photo: James Hardisty
![This photographic mosaic named 'Spontaneity' was produced at art festival Create 96 held at Armley Resource Centre in August 1996. Pictured is artist Stuart Bolton with project worker Gaynor Chilvers.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzM2.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
11. Armley in 1996
This photographic mosaic named 'Spontaneity' was produced at art festival Create 96 held at Armley Resource Centre in August 1996. Pictured is artist Stuart Bolton with project worker Gaynor Chilvers.Photo: Roy Fox
!['From Steam To Microchips' exhibition was held at Armley Library in August 1996. It was opened by Coun Alison Lowe who shows young Laura Marshall the contrast between an early electric typewriter and a modern day computer.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDc0NzM3.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
12. Armley in 1996
'From Steam To Microchips' exhibition was held at Armley Library in August 1996. It was opened by Coun Alison Lowe who shows young Laura Marshall the contrast between an early electric typewriter and a modern day computer.Photo: Dan Oxtoby