Home to many beloved sights and attractions, from shopping haunts and nightclubs, to quirky cinemas and glorious countryside, there are certain things you will only truly appreciate if you were lucky enough to grow up in the city. Here are 10 things that only true Leeds folk will understand.
1. The inner ring road is a nightmare
It may have taken more than 40 years to finish, having been hindered by delays since it was devised in the 1950s, but the road is frequently plagued by traffic delays, as many motorists will be familiar with. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. You check the time from the tower
The iconic Yorkshire Evening Post clock tower has long been a point of reference for checking the time and temperature when passing - so much so that the tower stayed even after YEP towers were knocked down. Photo: Andy Manning
3. The Majestyk was the place to party
Once one of the most popular places to party in Leeds, thousands of revellers hit the dancefloor here before it closed for the final time in 2006. The building is now due to be the new home of Channel 4s national HQ. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
4. We have a favourite pub
Whitelocks Ale House has been part of the Leeds drinking scene since 1715 and is the oldest public house in Leeds. Fancy cocktail bars may be aplenty nowadays, but Whitelocks is something special. Photo: Staff
5. Leeds is part of The Whos history
The Whos Live at Leeds album is one of the most famous live recordings in rock history and it was brought to life right here in 1970. Those not lucky enough to attend will definitely have been told the story about the iconic gig. Photo: David Hickes
6. Elland Road has a gypsy curse
Legendary Leeds United manager Don Revie was a highly superstitious man and was convinced Elland Road had been cursed by a gypsy, and he sought help from a witch to rid the ground of its evil spell. Photo: Shutterstock