Developers wanted to transform and regenerate the former Yorkshire Chemicals site on Hunslet Road as The Works, a major mixed use scheme aimed at introducing city centre living to families and creating more than 1,000 jobs. This was one of the stories dominating the local news agenda in 2006, a year in which Hunslet Boys Club held a charity boxing bout, children working with their mums at the Morrisons store said thank you with chocolates and flowers and a steeplejack headed to the top of a community landmark. Enjoy these photos showcasing 12 months in the life of the suburb. READ MORE: Walk down the Hunslet streets demolished during slum clearance LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Hunslet in 2006
July 2006 and pictured is how the former Yorkshire Chemicals site could look after redevelopment and renamed as The Works. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Hunslet in 2006
March 2006 and IBO World Light Middleweight champion Steve Conway fought Darren Shaw from the Hunslet Boys Club in a sponsored bout to raise funds for a local football team. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Hunslet in 2006
March 2006 and pictured is Zabia Lakha pictured outside his newsagents on Hunslet Hall Road with customers. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
10. Hunslet in 2006
February 2006 and match action from Hunslet v Field. Pictured is Hunslet's Steve Edwards (centre) celebrating with teammates after scoring his side's second goal. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. Hunslet in 2006
March 2006 and pictured is steeplejack Graham Stone climbing to the top of St. Mary's Church. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
12. Hunslet in 2006
Staff at Slate Furniture store in Hunslet. Pictured, from left, are Frances Jones, Graham Peel, Chris Boland, Jane Eastwood, Chris Hill and Brian Richardson. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby