Demonstrators from Reclaim The Streets - a collective with a shared ideal of community ownership of public spaces - put up barricades across Merrion Street. RTS was characterised as a resistance movement opposed to the dominance of corporate forces in globalization and to the car as the dominant mode of transport. Elsewhere there was outrage and anger over the axing of bus services while a new stadium heralded the dawn of a new era for sport in the city. This was Leeds in December 1995. Is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 28 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in December 1995
The Tetley dray horses Prince (left) and Charles make their way over the newly -widened Crown Point Bridge which was officially opened by Coun Linda Middleton. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Leeds in December 1995
This overturned lorry on the embankment of the M1 motorway between Stourton and Beeston made the news headlines. Photo: Mel Hulme
3. Leeds in December 1995
Joan Sanderson was retiring after 33 years at Castleton Primary in Armley .
4. Leeds in December 1995
Staff from Mercado on Cross Green Industrial Estate were complaining about the axing of bus services 26 and 97 which run through the industrial estate. They claimed the end of the service will result in staff having problems getting to and from work.
5. Leeds in December 1995
United News on Street Lane was displaying a notice in the window directed at Allerton Grange High School pupils who were not to enter without prior permission or supervision.
6. Leeds in December 1995
Striker Noel Whelan in action during his last game for Leeds United. The Whites were beaten 1-0 against Manchester City at Elland Road.