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
19. Leeds city centre
Richer Sounds, at the junction of Vicar Lane and Merrion Street was left counting the cost after a ram-raid. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
20. Halton
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service launched a flaming car demonstration at Temple Moor High School. The aim of the 105 Alpha Car Fire simulator was to show pupils the dangers when a car is on fire. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
21. Harewood House
Young Edie Richardson gives 'Bon Jovi' a Newfoundland a kiss at Leeds Championship Dog Show in July 2005. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
22. Leeds city centre
Leeds City Council staff celebrate outside Leeds Town Hall, after being awarded four stars by the Audit Commission. Pictured, back row from left , are John Guest (parking attendant), Darren Magee (green machine driver), Ray Hitchcock (street warden). Front: Jenny Baldwin (crossing patrol supervisor) and Lynn O'Connor (compactor attendant). | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
23. Calverley
Pupils from Calverley Parkside Primary School take part in The Big Sing. They were singing the Bill Withers song Lean On Me. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
24. Leeds city centre
The Leeds Parish Church choir sang Christmas carols for shoppers at Kirkgate Market in December 2005. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme