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
25. Leeds city centre
A demonstration by the Reclaim The Streets in December 1995 brought traffic in Leeds city centre to a standstill. The first barricades go up on Merrion Street. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
26. Morley
December 1995 and a pedestrianised scheme opened in Morley. Pictured is Leeds City Council's director of highways James McArthur with Coun Linda Middleton. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
27. Cross Green
Staff from Mercado on Cross Green Industrial Estate were complaining about the axing of bus service 26 and 97 which helped them get to and from work. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
28. Garforth
December 1995 and young Katie Hick takes on a tall order as she wheels the family Christmas tree back to the car at Saville Brothers Garden Centre. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
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Share your memories of Leeds in 1995 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN