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
7. 1996
The race was on for these tow boys enjoying the fun of the Quad Bikes. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
8. 1997
Peter Wallace brings in his hanging basket entry for competition on the day before the show. | Jim Moran Photo: Jim Moran
9. 1996
Nine-year-old Jenny Adams ascends, the climbing wall on the Army stand. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
10. 1997
Dare you? Jenny Coupland, 18, from Seacroft dared to take a ride down the army's rope slide. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
11. 1997
Candice Hutchinson and Philippa Hutchinson from the Choto Moni Childrens Centre in Chapeltown pictured with two of the four trophies won by kids at Leeds Show. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
12. 1997
A WW2 Spitfire gets ready for Leeds Show in August 1997. | Jim Moran Photo: Jim Moran