Musician Mark Knopfler, who spent time in Leeds as a reporter on the Yorkshire Evening Post, took to the stage for a concert at the Town & Country Club. Football was also set to take centre stage with the Euro 96 championships on the horizon and your city was in the mood to party. This was Leeds in May 1996 and these photos showcase the stories and people making the news. READ MORE: 21 Leeds publicans you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds city centre
Specialist conservator Madame Yannick Minvielle-Debat helps restore life-size male nude figure Rodin's The Age of Bronze at Leeds City Art Gallery. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Bramhope
Is this giant sign on Leeds Road an eyesore? Parish Councillor Clive Fox thought so. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Alwoodley
More than 120 pupils from Alwoodley Primary helped produce an outdoor mural with a Caribbean theme under the direction of Leeds artist Alan Pergusey. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
10. Leeds city centre
The Viaduct pub on Lower Briggate was celebtating success in the Leeds in Bloom awards. Pictured is landlord Keith Prime. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
11. Beeston
Bradford Bulls star Sonny Nickle returned to his former school Cockburn High to present the U-13s RL team with their awards and the Dorney-Sheppard Cup. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
12. Harewood
Your YEP hosted a fun day at Harewood House. Pictured is Rachel Dabill with Duffy the Bernese Mountain Dog. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike