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
13. Leeds city centre
An aerobathon was held at Park Square in Leeds city centre in September 1995. It was organised Donaldsons Chartered Surveyors to raise money for the charity National Children's Home Action for Children. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
14. Middleton
Work continued on tearing down derelict houses at Middleton Park Square in September 1995. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
15. Leeds city centre
Auditions for juvenile roles in City Varieties Christmas pantomime Aladdin were held in September 1995. Pictured are Caroline Slater, Kirsty Langley, Sarah Day, Keeli Stephenson, Kirsty Allanson, Katiya Borlant, Sharon Wattyis, Rachel Buxton. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
16. Belle Isle
Betty Sharp pulls a pint at the Grey Goose pub in November 1995 watched by, from left, barman Mick Auty and landlord Carl Ward. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
17. Leeds city centre
Cafe culture was part of city centre life in September 1995. Pictured is the Victoria Quarter. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
18. Yeadon
Bricklayers Paul McKay, left, and Damien Laws put the finishing touches to their brick built biplane which went on display outside Leeds Bradford Airport in September 1995. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom