From cutting-edge scientific inventions like X-ray imaging to munitions factories that helped the nation turn the tide in the First World War, Leeds and its residents have had a profound impact on history.
Here, we look at 15 ways the city has changed the world.
13. Harry Ramsden's fish and chips
Famous fish and chip shop Harry Ramsden's has several outlets spread across the country. But the much-loved chippy had humble beginnings. It was first opened as a shop by Harry Ramsden in December, 1928 at White Cross in Guiseley, Leeds. Pictured is the former Harry Ramsden's restaurant, in Guiseley, in 2010. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
14. Monopoly
The famous game, popular across the world, was produced and distributed in the UK by Leeds-based firm Waddingtons for many years. The company became involved with the game soon after it was invented by Charles B Darrow in the US in the 1930s. | PA Photo: PA
15. X-ray breakthrough
Sir William Henry Bragg, Cavendish Professor of Physics at the University of Leeds from 1908 to 1915, and his son William Lawrence Bragg developed X-ray crystallography in 1912. The technique helped scientists analyse the atomic structure of crystals and it paved the way for further advancements. The father and son were both awarded the Nobel Prize in 1915. Pictured in 2020 is an installation by artist Sara Barker on the side of the University of Leeds' new £100m engineering building, as a tribute to Sir William Henry Bragg. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
16. Civil Engineering
John Smeaton (1724-1792), widely considered the 'father of civil engineering', was born in Leeds in 1724. The former Leeds Grammar School pupil went on to design Eddystone Lighthouse, or Smeaton’s Tower, off the coast of Plymouth and Smeaton’s Pier in St Ives among other feats. Pictured is John McGoldrick, curator at Leeds Industrial Museum in Armley, with a John Smeaton-themed exhibitition. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
17. Next
The clothing company traces its history back to 1864, when J Hepworth & Son, gentleman's tailors, was established in Leeds. In 1981, Hepworth bought the chain of Kendalls rainwear shops to develop a womenswear group of stores called Next. Next for Men launched in August 1984. Its former city centre site is pictured in 2016 before it closed and moved into Trinity Leeds. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe