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
13. Beeston
Pupils from Greenwood Primary won a safety competition run by McDonald's. Also pictured is PC Colin Whiteley, Lord Mayor of Leeds Peggy White and Lady Mayoress Marjorie Rushworth. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
14. Leeds city centre
An aerobathon was held at Park Square in Leeds city centre in September 1995. It was organised Donaldsons Chartered Surveyors to raise money for the charity National Children's Home Action for Children. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
15. Middleton
Work continued on tearing down derelict houses at Middleton Park Square in September 1995. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
16. Leeds city centre
Auditions for juvenile roles in City Varieties Christmas pantomime Aladdin were held in September 1995. Pictured are Caroline Slater, Kirsty Langley, Sarah Day, Keeli Stephenson, Kirsty Allanson, Katiya Borlant, Sharon Wattyis, Rachel Buxton. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
17. Belle Isle
Betty Sharp pulls a pint at the Grey Goose pub in November 1995 watched by, from left, barman Mick Auty and landlord Carl Ward. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
18. Leeds city centre
Cafe culture was part of city centre life in September 1995. Pictured is the Victoria Quarter. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox