Hundreds waited patiently for the doors of Scandinavian furniture giant Ikea to open for the first time at Birstall. It was also the year another Swedish import also arrived in Leeds. He was Tomas Brolin, at the time Leeds United's most expensive signing. This was 1995, a year which featured demonstrations and protests as well as new beginnings and shoppers embracing city centre cafe culture. READ MORE: 24 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1994 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds city centre
Do you remember newspaper vendor Brian Keighley? He was told to move from his site on Kirkgate in September 1995 to make way for the refurbishment of the old Scotsman pub. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Bardsey
Bardsey in November 1995. Back: Andy Newell, Chris Mills, Steve Rigg, John Comiskey, Paul Jobson, Murrey Lumsden, Andy Combe. Front: Rich Cooney, Chris Gardiner, Peter Glossop, Mick Furlong, Marek Krzyworaczka. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
3. Leeds city centre
Radio DJ 'whispering' Bob Harris launched the Bell Cable Media music choice system at the Leeds Town & Country Club in October 1995. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
4. Leeds United
November 1995 and Tomas Brolin signed for Leeds United from Palma for club record £4.5 million. | Getty Photo: Getty
6. Gary Longbottom
An angler waits patiently for a catch in the pouring rain alongside the River Aire in November 1995. Photo: Gary Longbottom