1995 was a year which your city welcomed Swedish furniture retail giant Ikea with thousands queuing to catch a first look of what was on offer. The city's footballing family also said Hallå (swedish for Hello) to the 'baby-faced assassin' - striker Tomas Brolin who joined Leeds United from Palma at the back end of the year. Enjoy these photo memories, a mix from the YEP archive, the David Atkinson Archive and Leodis, charting 12 months in the life of your city and its residents. READ MORE: 16 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1994 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

1. Leeds city centre
Granary Wharf was an impressive part of Leeds's transport history. By 1995 it was home to a variety of leisure activities and the Arches Craft Arcade, a treasure trove of intriguing shops. | YPN Photo: YPN

2. Leeds city centre
The 'hole in the wall' occupied by National Express Coach Station in October 1995 which was set to be replaced by Springfield House. | YPN Photo: YPN

3. Leeds city centre
A student and pupil at work in the Computer Studies department at Park Lane College in August 1995. The course was scheduled around school hours to help mums and was there was a college creche catering for children aged between two and five. | YPN Photo: YPN


5. Leeds city centre
The Municipal Buildings on The Headrow, which at the time housed the Central Library and City Museum and also Stumps public house in the basement. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

6. Leeds city centre
Radiophone Services on Vicar Lane was the first call for anyone seeking expert help in buying a mobile phone. Pictured in January 1995. | YPN Photo: YPN

