1995 proved to be year of smiles and surprises. The Bond Street Shopping Centre with its Space Age design, plush interior and moving walkways helped modernise the city centre shopping experience while Leeds United made an eyebrow raising marquee signing. These photos, powered by the YEP archive, also showcase life around the suburbs with Wetherby, Middleton, >> and >>all in focus. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Inside the Bond Street Centre in September 1995. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Leeds United
November 1995 and Tomas Brolin signed for Leeds United from Palma for club record £4.5 million. | Getty Photo: Getty
