The impact of the Boxing Day floods of 2015 which saw the River Aire burst its banks was felt far and wide. Yet what emerged from the destruction was a coming together, a ‘can do’ spirit and a care and compassion for those affected. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase the vast clean up operation and human kindness brought a city together in its hour of need. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel
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Volunteers clear out Bridge Craft Interiors. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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29/12/15 Greg Clarke Communities and Local Government Minster chats with restaurant owner Sebastian affected during the floods , during a visit to Kirkstall Road in Leeds (GL1008/46h) | Johnston Press resell.
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Cleaning Materials in the headquarters at the Open Source Arts Centre. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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Youngsters Eleanor and Nina Emmel pitch in with volunteers to help clean up the devastation at Rodley Nature Reserve. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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Young Eleanor Emmel pitches in with volunteers tp help clean up the devastation at Rodley Nature Reserve. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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Greg Clarke Communities and Local Government Minster chats with restaurant owner Sebastian affected during the floods | YPN Photo: YPN