11 photo memories taking you back to Leeds city centre in 2006

The Kaiser Chiefs were dining with lucky raffle winners at Bibis Italian restaurant and the finishing touches were being put on what would become Leeds' tallest building.

By Joseph Keith

Published 17th Feb 2023, 18:24 BST

Updated 19th Feb 2023, 07:13 BST

The year 2006 was full of memorable moments for Leeds city centre.Here, the YEP has sifted back through our archives to bring you picture memories from two decades ago.

Graeme Atkinson, the construction manager at the Bridgewater Place, the tallest building in Leeds, stands on the top floor of the building the 31st floor, with a view of Leeds city centre in the background.

1. Leeds city centre in 2006

Graeme Atkinson, the construction manager at the Bridgewater Place, the tallest building in Leeds, stands on the top floor of the building the 31st floor, with a view of Leeds city centre in the background. Photo: Simon Hulme

Floodwater caused problems for commuters using Northern Street in Leeds city centre.

2. Leeds city centre in 2006

Floodwater caused problems for commuters using Northern Street in Leeds city centre. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

Across The Tracks festival in Leeds city centre. Pictured, singer Milly performs with First World Record Allstars in Under The Arches in July, 2006.

3. Leeds city centre in 2006

Across The Tracks festival in Leeds city centre. Pictured, singer Milly performs with First World Record Allstars in Under The Arches in July, 2006. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

Dance group Lindy Friday, who organised a fundraising event in aid of the NSPCC at The Light, Leeds city centre in December, 2006.

4. Leeds city centre in 2006

Dance group Lindy Friday, who organised a fundraising event in aid of the NSPCC at The Light, Leeds city centre in December, 2006. Photo: James Hardisty

Stars from The Kaiser Chiefs Ricky Wilson, right, and Nick Baines have dinner with raffle-winning girls, Eleanor Bowden, left and Eva Steele, both 10, at Bibis restaurant in Leeds city centre, pictured in March, 2006.

5. Leeds city centre in 2006

Stars from The Kaiser Chiefs Ricky Wilson, right, and Nick Baines have dinner with raffle-winning girls, Eleanor Bowden, left and Eva Steele, both 10, at Bibis restaurant in Leeds city centre, pictured in March, 2006. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

Santa Dash on Briggate in Leeds city centre, in aid of St Gemma'a Hospice, in December, 2006.

6. Leeds city centre in 2006

Santa Dash on Briggate in Leeds city centre, in aid of St Gemma'a Hospice, in December, 2006. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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