It was a 12 months which saw shoppers spoilt for choice when it came to getting their retail fix. The latest addition of the retail offering was Craft Arcade, a treasure trove of unusual, intriguing shops found at Granary Wharf, an impressive piece of Leeds’s transport history. It was a year of changes and challenges as well as fun and fundraising. City centre landmarks are featured among these 24 photos as well as memories from around the suburbs with Morley, Rodley, Tadcaster, Drighlington and Harehills 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
7. 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
8. Tingley
People are admiring the miniature steam locomotives at Blackgates Miniature railway on Bradford Road in June 1995. The railway has a 7.25 gauge track and is 350 yards in length. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
9. Armley
Heights Drive in Armley. Pictured is the SVP Charity Shop with clothes and shoes displayed outside. Next to this is Armley Heights Library, one of Leeds City Libraries' small branches, then at Dewhirsts Newsagents and Post Office. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds United
Tomas Brolin meets the media after signing for the club at Elland Road in November 1995. | Getty Photo: Getty
11. Leeds city centre
Inside Halifax Direct Call Centre, on Water Lane which opened in September 1995. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Another photo from inside Halifax Direct Call Centre on Water Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net