A burst water main meant householders had to rely on water supplies from tankers. Issues with car raves around the city were also dominating the local news agenda while talk of the football world was Leeds United's newest recruit who at the time was English football's most expensive teenage signing. Elsewhere runners put their best foot forward thanks to the Leeds Marathon while the gala and festival season was in full swing. This was Leeds in July 1996 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 35 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in July 1996
Local residents were up in arms claiming Carlton Manufacturing in Guiseley was too noisey.
14. Leeds in July 1996
A collection of classic cars adds to the attraction of Kirkstall Festival. Photo: James Hardisty
15. Leeds in July 1996
Wearing the new Leeds United strip for the 1996/97 season are pictured, left to right David Weatherall, Paul Evans, Mark Beeney and Andy Gray. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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