Leeds and its residents watched throughout 2006 as work on Bridgewater Place was completed making it the tallest building in Yorkshire. The office and residential skyscraper, nicknamed The Dalek, visible at up to 25 miles from most areas. It was also a 12 months which featured a raft of new openings in the city centre - from restaurants through to small retail convenience stores all keen to cash in on a new generation of city dwellers. Enjoy these photo memories charting a year in the life of Leeds. Is this a city you remember? READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Garforth
Pupils from South Milford Primary helped run the Best Western Milford Hotel as part of Children in Need fundraising drive in November 2006. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
14. Leeds city centre
Oceana nightclub hosted a tea dance in September 2006. Pictured is Wyn Golba from Cross Gates with Oceana's assistant manager Chris Steel. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
15. Harewood House
Crowds at the Spitfire Proms spectacular at Harewood House in September 2006 watch the amazing aerial display. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
16. Holbeck
Early morning on the streets of Holbeck in November 2006. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
17. Horsforth
A campaign was launched to save the closure-threatened Stanhope Centre in May 2006. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
18. Leeds city centre
The Co-op opened a new store on Wellington Street. Pictured outside is chief executive Alan Gill. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson