Developers wanted to transform and regenerate the former Yorkshire Chemicals site on Hunslet Road as The Works, a major mixed use scheme aimed at introducing city centre living to families and creating more than 1,000 jobs. This was one of the stories dominating the local news agenda in 2006, a year in which Hunslet Boys Club held a charity boxing bout, children working with their mums at the Morrisons store said thank you with chocolates and flowers and a steeplejack headed to the top of a community landmark. Enjoy these photos showcasing 12 months in the life of the suburb. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Hunslet, Belle Isle, Middleton and Stourton LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Hunslet in 2006
Staff at Slate Furniture store in Hunslet. Pictured, from left, are Frances Jones, Graham Peel, Chris Boland, Jane Eastwood, Chris Hill and Brian Richardson. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Share your memories of Hunslet in 2006 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby