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
13. Morley
The Superintendent's Office of Morley Town Hall located at Windsor Court entrance. As part of the refurbishment schemes which began in July 1995, this office was demolished and space was found in another part of the building. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
14. Morley
Commercial Street Mills on Ackroyd Street in October 1995. This was after the building had become subject to a preservation order, but before work commenced in converting the mill into flats. PIC: David Atkinson Archive | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
15. Morley
Morley Town Hall from Queen Street in July 1995. PIC: David Atkinson Archive | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
16. Morley
Crowds are gathered on Queen Street and Windsor Court at the opening of the pedestrianisation scheme for Queen Street. Councillor Linda Middleton, on the left, is about to cut the tape. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
17. Drighlington
Inside Drighlington Branch Library located on Moorland Road. The counter is in the middle of the room with bookshelves around the walls. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Rodley
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? The Olive Tree restaurant. | YPN Photo: YPN