A view looking down over the city centre, with views along Wellington Street, Leeds Inner Ring Road, Leeds City Station and the Bridgewater development.placeholder image
A view looking down over the city centre, with views along Wellington Street, Leeds Inner Ring Road, Leeds City Station and the Bridgewater development. | James Hardisty

Aerial photos show how Leeds has changed over last 15 years

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 10th Jun 2022, 04:45 GMT
Updated 30th Apr 2024, 10:08 GMT

These aerial photos reveal just how much Leeds has changed over the last 15 years.

The photos rewind to March 2007 and provide a snapshot of life in the city from the air. READ MORE: Spot the 1990s Leeds landmarks from these bird's eye city centre photos LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Does this Leeds suburb look familiar? A view from above Beeston.

13. Leeds from above

Does this Leeds suburb look familiar? A view from above Beeston. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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A view looking down onto South Leeds Stadium at Beeston.

14. Leeds from above

A view looking down onto South Leeds Stadium at Beeston. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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Armley Gyratory from above.

15. Leeds from above

Armley Gyratory from above. Photo: James Hardisty

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Elland Road in 2007.

16. Leeds from above

Elland Road in 2007. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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A view over Kirkgate Market, Leeds Bus Station, Millgarth Police Station and West Yorkshire Playhouse.

17. Leeds from above

A view over Kirkgate Market, Leeds Bus Station, Millgarth Police Station and West Yorkshire Playhouse. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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