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
7. Gary Longbottom
An angler waits patiently for a catch in the pouring rain alongside the River Aire in November 1995. Photo: Gary Longbottom
9. Leeds city centre
The Tetley dray horses Prince, left, and Charles make their way over the newly- widened Crown Point Bridge in December 1995 which was officially opened by Coun Linda Middleton. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Leeds city centre
Visitors at an Heritage Open Day at Quarry House in September 1995 look out of the west window with a view over Leeds towards the Playhouse and Eastgate. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Meanwood
Children meet some of the animals at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm in September 1995. Pictured, from left, are sisters Imogen, Tess, Zoe and Lucy Gorham from Headingley. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
12. Kirkstall
Jean Blakey, vice president of Headingley Flower Club puts the finishing touches to a flower covered hurdy-gurdy at Kirkstall's Abbey House Museum in September 1995. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl