The 10 things you don't see in Leeds city centre anymore that you could a decade ago

Leeds has seen huge change over the last ten years.

And the city centre has been at the forefront of the economic revival thanks to a raft of developments combined with new openings. Yet we have also lost some familiar haunts over the last decade as our gallery showcases.

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PICS: YPN
Popping into Allders in Leeds city centre.placeholder image
Popping into Allders in Leeds city centre.
The escalator at Leeds Shopping Plaza on Albion Streetplaceholder image
The escalator at Leeds Shopping Plaza on Albion Street
Queing to get into The Cockpit.placeholder image
Queing to get into The Cockpit.
Enjoying a  meal at La Grillade on Wellington Street.placeholder image
Enjoying a meal at La Grillade on Wellington Street.
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