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
13. Killingbeck
Leanne Montgomery, on her way to South Seacroft Playscheme, activates one of the new signal-controlled Pelican crossings on York Road. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
14. Leeds city centre
Did you enjoy a coffee here back in the day? Indie Joze in the Victoria Quarter. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
15. East Leeds
East Leeds RL Club held a skills weekend for children aged between eight and 14. Pictured are the U-8s to U-10s children from Seacroft, Gipton and Crossgates starting their weekend course. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
16. Park Lane College
A' level results at Park Lane College. Allan Green, left, with three A's and fellow student Tesan Hadzikadunic, with an A and two B's, celebrate their results. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
17. Hyde Park in the 1990s
Nick Collins, Sonya Haigh and Chris Callender were planning to hold 'Hyde Park Unity Day for the local community. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
18. Leeds city centre
Laurie Graham, licensee of the Town Hall Tavern on The Headrow, was unhappy about a bus stop put up in front of his pub. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd