The annual summer event was held at Roundhay Park in the city and attracted thousands of visitors for the August jamboree since the 1970s. Brass bands, majorettes and parachute displays as well as a funfair and a classic car rally were among the attractions. 1999 prompted a split between the organisers leading to the launch of the New Leeds Show on the five acre site. READ MORE: 16 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1995 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. 1996
Anyone for tea? This little girl sits and waits for her turn in a giant tea cup. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
2. 1996
Children from The Eastmoor Centre in Adel, Leeds, prepare for a song and dance performance at Leeds Show. They are all from different nations and are dressed in their countries traditional clothes. Pictured are Anna Piccionlini (Italy), Miguel Vargas (The Philippines), Shia Hong (South Korea), Humam Haddadin, (Jordan), Helena Holmquist (Sweden), Maaiken Hubmann (Austria), Amy Wiles (GB), Jenna Krummingu (USA), and Karen Frederiksen (Argentina). | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
3. 1996
William Roe with 'Barny' the Barn Owl, while Avril Barton is pictured with African Gray parrot 'Dugley' and 'Pea Pod' a Black Headed Caique. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
4. 1996
This littler boy makes the most of the ultimate bouncy castle. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
6. 1996
The sun came out just long enough to enjoy an ice cream. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight