Leeds and its residents watched throughout 2006 as work on Bridgewater Place was completed making it the tallest building in Yorkshire. The office and residential skyscraper, nicknamed The Dalek, visible at up to 25 miles from most areas. It was also a 12 months which featured a raft of new openings in the city centre - from restaurants through to small retail convenience stores all keen to cash in on a new generation of city dwellers. Enjoy these photo memories charting a year in the life of Leeds. Is this a city you remenber? READ MORE: 26 Leeds publicans you may remember from the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds city centre
Oceana nightclub hosted a tea dance in September 2006. Pictured is Wyn Golba from Cross Gates with Oceana's assistant manager Chris Steel. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
14. Harewood House
Crowds at the Spitfire Proms spectacular at Harewood House in September 2006 watch the amazing aerial display. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
15. Holbeck
Early morning on the streets of Holbeck in November 2006. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
16. Horsforth
A campaign was launched to save the closure-threatened Stanhope Centre in May 2006. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
17. Leeds city centre
The Co-op opened a new store on Wellington Street. Pictured outside is chief executive Alan Gill. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
18. Leeds city centre
Commercial agents Knight Frank opened its new offices at Bond Court in the city centre in April 2006. Pictured, from left, are Julian D'Arcy, Clive Betts, Nick Thomlinson, Mike Dove and Charles Calvert, with other staff. | YPN Photo: YPN