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


20. 1999
Val & Mike Pawson with plans for the New Leeds Show. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford

21. 1999
Coun Peter Harrand gets a soaking to preview the New Leeds Show. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

22. 1999
Robert Hirst from Pudsey polishes his 1962 MG A 1600 Mk II at the New Leeds Show. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

23. 1999
Ten-year-old Louisa Kremer from Moortown pictured with a Harris Hawk. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

24. 1999
Jessica Ramskill from Tingley enjoys a makeover during the New Leeds Show. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby


