And the city centre has been at the forefront of the economic revival thanks to a raft of developments combined with new openings. Yet we have also lost some familiar haunts over the last decade and beyond as our gallery showcases. READ MORE: 21 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Allders
Popping into Allders on The Headrow. It enjoyed a nine year stint serving a generation of shoppers keen for their retail fix. Did you go to the big closing down sale in May 2005? Even the store's fixtures and fittings were up for grabs. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
2. The Cockpit
Queuing at The Cockpit. The venue closed its doors for good in 2014 after 20 years in business.
3. La Grillade
Popular restaurant La Grillade on Wellington Street closed in 2014 after welcoming diners for more than three decades.
4. The YEP clock
When you could rely on the YEP clock (and temperature) as you drove into the city centre. Photo: Andy Manning
5. The Majestyk
Enjoying a night on the tiles at The Majestyk. It was heaily damaged by a fire in 2014 and is now home to Channel 4.
6. Acropolis
A visit to the Acropolis coffee lounge on Merrion Street. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe