15 photos you'll only understand if you're from Leeds

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 5th Jul 2019, 06:14 BST

Updated 3rd Aug 2019, 07:32 BST

There are many great things about being a Loiner that those born elsewhere will never understand.

Only lucky people who had the privilege of growing up in the city can truly appreciate our culture, heritage and way of life - and the things that give us a special feeling of home, no matter where we are. READ MORE: 20 random facts you (probably) didn’t know about Leeds | The Leeds urban legends that turned out to be true | 34 never seen before photos of Leeds through the ages

PICS: YPN

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Checking the time and temperature on the YEP clock as you drive into Leeds.

placeholder image — Checking the time and temperature on the YEP clock as you drive into Leeds.

Heavy duty training needed for a charity run? Look no further than Hill 60 in Roundhay Park.

placeholder image — Heavy duty training needed for a charity run? Look no further than Hill 60 in Roundhay Park.

You knew you were on the way to the coast when you passed the A64 Red Bus Cafe. Gone but not forgotten.

placeholder image — You knew you were on the way to the coast when you passed the A64 Red Bus Cafe. Gone but not forgotten.

St George's Crypt - providing hope and support for the city's homeless and disadvantaged.

placeholder image — St George's Crypt - providing hope and support for the city's homeless and disadvantaged.

The legendary Town and Country Club. From live music to Brutus Gold on a Friday and Top Banana on Saturday it had something for everyone.

placeholder image — The legendary Town and Country Club. From live music to Brutus Gold on a Friday and Top Banana on Saturday it had something for everyone.

Leeds loves owls. We even had a dedicated owl trail.

placeholder image — Leeds loves owls. We even had a dedicated owl trail.

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