More than 30 residents of Sherburn-in-Elmet got creative as a lack of funds prevented the Town Council from buying them. This was Leeds in November 1995 and the story of one of more than 20 photos which make up this wonderful gallery of memories from the 30 days in the life of your city and its residents. It was also a month which featured royalty visiting a new bakery alongside a much-loved Coronation Street actress and sixth form pupils from Pudsey Grangefield School were planning a 15-hour mad dash around the town and Leeds to raise money for Children In Need. 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. Middleton
Four members of Middleton St Mary's C of E Primary School's U-11s rugby team who were due to play in a curtain raiser at the opening of the new South Leeds Stadium. Pictued, from left, are Antony Ward, Christopher Kellett, Aaron Niles and Mark Clarke. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

14. Leeds city centre
Sky TV darts commentator Sid Waddell, right, henceforth to be known as Fast Siddy, practices American pool at LA Bowl so he will be able to commentate of the sport. Assisting him with the technicalities and angles is ex-maths teacher The Professor, alias Jon Greenwood. | YPN Photo: YPN

15. Chapeltown
Dancers at Northern School of Contemporary Dance. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer

16. Kirkstall Road
This is Marlene Carty was not happy with the new cycle lanes on Kirkstall Road. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl

17. Leeds city centre
Protestors against education cuts, from F.A.C.E. Leeds (Fight Against Cuts in Education) on the steps of Leeds Town Hall as part of a nationwide candle-lit vigil. | YPN Photo: YPN

18. Leeds city centre
Leeds United star Tomas Brolin with deputy Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Andrew Carter at the switch-on of the Christmas lights at Leeds City Station. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike


