It was a summer month which featured residents in a Leeds suburb turf their streets as part of an initiative designed to encourage people to reduce the amount of trafffic in their neighbourhoods. Methley Terrace was transformed by the ‘Streets For People’ campaign organised led by Transport 2000. This was August 1996 and the main photo is one of more than 20 plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive charting a month of memories. It was a 31 days which saw a devastating fire at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm and finishing touches put towards the first ever Hyde Park Unity Day. 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
7. Leeds city centre
Pupils from Aireborough Youth Media designed a supplement your Yorkshire Evening Post. Pictured are Gemma Waite, left, and Sarah Lovett getting the project underway. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
8. Pudsey
Daniel Forrest came face to face with his hero superbike champion James Whitham at Asda's Owlcotes Centre store. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Leeds RL
The Leeds RL academy team pictured after winning the championship at Featherstone. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
10. Weetwood
Where did you get that hat? The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Leeds Coun Malcolm Bedford and his wife Ann opened the Police Insignia Collection Association's exhibition at the Weetwood Hall Hotel. They are pictured with exhibition organiser PC Paul Morrison of Chapeltown Police Station. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Meanwood
Sue Reddington, director of Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, looks over the damage caused after a fire in the greenhouse and joining potting shed. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
12. Leeds United
Goalkeeper John Lukic with daughters Zoe, 2, Amy, 9, and son John, walks out at Elland Road for his testimonial game. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding