Leeds has undergone a wealth of changes and evolved as a city over the years.
As the city has developed, locals have had to wave goodbye to many beloved local institutions, bidding a fond farewell to nightclubs, gig venues and shops. Here are 25 things you can no longer do in Leeds.
Leeds has undergone a wealth of changes and evolved as a city over the years
Loading up on sugar from the sweet counter at Woolies is a favourite pastime for many.
Before the wonders of Netflix, you actually had to leave your home and pick up a VHS or DVD for film night. Sadly the company no longer exists.
Leeds International Pool was iconic for its unusual architecture, but it welcomed many dedicated swimmers and divers through its doors until its closure in 2007.
The free music festival was held annually at Temple Newsam until 2014, when it was cancelled due to lack of funds. Busted, Arctic Monkeys, Olly Murs and Ricky Martin were among those who played it.
Once one of the most popular places to party in Leeds, thousands of revellers hit the dancefloor here before it closed for the final time in 2006.
Part of the Old Bear Pit on Cardigan Road still exists, but the now listed building was once home to a zoo where you could feed bananas to bears.
A flock of sheep used to graze at the top of the grade I listed Temple Works building in Holbeck, who were kept there to maintain the grassy roof, which was used to help maintain the humidity of the flax mill.
The Cockpit was one of the city's grungiest clubs and live music venues, which played host to the likes of The White Stripes, Queens of the Stone Age, Mumford & Sons and The Killers in its 20 year history.
Once a Leeds shopping institution, the clothing store was once the go-to place to update your wardrobe.
There used to be a greyhound racing arena opposite Fullerton Park on Elland Road, which featured regular racing three days a week. Closed in 1982, it is now the headquarters of West Yorkshire Police.
The Tetley Shire horses were an iconic part of the famous brewery's tradition, having delivered beers to the pubs of Leeds by cart for almost 200 years.
