It was the month two golden Olympians went head to head. Matthew Pinsent and Steve Redgrave were in Leeds racing each other on rowing machines. The caption in the YEP archive reveals no more information but the photo stands out for the raw emotion on the faces of the two Olympic heroes. This was Leeds in September 1996 and the image is one of 16 showcasing a month of memories around the city. Stories making the news headlines throughout the 30 days are featured as well as memories from the city centre and the suburbs with Lawnswood, Ilkley, Temple Newsam, Beeston and Meanwood all featured. 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
1. Headingley
Matthew Pinsent and Steve Redgrave race each other on rowing machines at Headingley Cricket Club. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry
2. Farnley
Inside Riva Bingo were it was eyes down. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
3. Leeds city centre
Some of the former pupils of Leeds College of Art and Design who attended a reunion. Pictured, from left, are Janet Rawlins, Victor Newsome, Trevor Edmands and Eric Fisher | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
4. Leeds city centre
English National Ballet ballerina Caroline Duprost demonstrates her skills to shoppers at the Victoria Quarter. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
5. Leeds United
Rod Wallace looks past Andy Crosby as his shot beats Paul Newell to score his second goal against Darlington in the League Cup second round, first leg. The game finished 2-2. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
6. Leeds city centre
Sandi Firth, left, with her daughter Melanie Cooper at the Clarins counter in Boots at Bond Street Shopping Centre where they enjoyed a make-over which they won in a competition. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd