Take a trip down memory lane with these rarely-seen photos which include images of its construction in the mid-1990s, through to the grand opening on Tuesday, March 25, 1997, and beyond over the years. READ MORE: Changing Leeds - Go inside the Corn Exchange during the 1990s and 2000s | 25 random facts you (probably) didn’t know about Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook
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The main entrance nears completion in January 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
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Inside Sainsbury's SavaCentre in January 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
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Twice as much steel was used in the construction of White Rose than Blackpool Tower. | YPN Photo: YPN
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March 1997 and workmen unload one of the 28 huge weeping fig trees to be planted ahead of opening. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
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Disney characters at the opening in March 1997. Pictured, from left, are Pluto, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike