It was a month Leeds was living life in the fast lane - all in the name of charity. Leeds Bradford Karting Centre staged a race to raise funds for charity NCH Action for Children and photo agency Guzelian was on hand to capture lights out. This was October 1996, a month which also saw workers at the Vickers tank factory staging a 24-hour strike in a row over pay and conditions. These photos chart the 31 days in the life of your city and its residents. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Pudsey, Ilkley, Meanwood, Alwoodley and Moortown all featured. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds Bradford Karting Centre
Leeds Bradford Karting Centre staged a race to raise funds for charity NCH Action for Children. Leading actors - Theresa Kartell, Charlotte Grisley and Andrew Panton - from Copacabana being staged at Bradford Alhambra put competitors under starters orders. | Guzelian Photo: Guzelian
2. Crosgates
Industrial battle at battle tank builders. Workers at the Vickers tank factory staged a 24-hour strike in a row over pay and conditions. | Guzelian Photo: Guzelian
3. Leeds
Fay Atkinson who failed her driving test because she stopped instead of running over a squirrel. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry
4. Ilkley Moor
Troubled skies approaching the Cow and Calf Rocks. | Pauline Wilkinson Photo: Pauline Wilkinson
5. Leeds United
Manager George Graham was looking forward to his return to Arsenal. The Whites lost 3-0. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Leeds city centre
Your Yorkshire Evening Post held a Hidden Treasures valuation day at the Queens Hotel. Pictured is Marlene Park with her 60- year-old toy monkey. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby