Allders opened its doors for the last time on The Headrow in the city centre after a nine year stint of serving a generation of shoppers keen for their retail fix. It shut with a big closing down sale with even the store's fixtures and fittings up for grabs. This was Leeds in 2005, a year which Prime Minister Tony Blair visited the city to listen to voters while Leeds came together to remember the victims of the London bombings. READ MORE: 25 trendy Leeds city centre bars you (probably) visited post 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 2005
This is Jo Dixon (left) and Beverley Midgley who in November 2005 launched all- female instructor driving school called KanKan. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Leeds in 2005
Terry George (centre left) and Michael Rothwell celebrate with champagne following their Civil Partnership Ceremony at Fibre bar on New Briggate in December 2005. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Leeds in 2005
Young Connor McGown is all smiles after being the YEP's Baby of the Year competition winner. He is pictured with mum Nicola Ramsden. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Leeds in 2005
Leeds United pre-season photocall in July 2005. Pictured is new striker Robbie Blake. Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Leeds in 2005
Do these two faces look familiar? They are Karen and Uri Mizrahi, owners of Bagel Nash pictured in the Thornton's Arcade branch in May 2005. Photo: Gary Longbottom
12. Leeds in 2005
Tour of Britain riders climb the Cow and Calf at Ilkley during stage 3 from Leeds to Sheffield in September 2005. Photo: Getty