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
19. Leeds city centre
Commercial agents Knight Frank opened its new offices at Bond Court in the city centre in April 2006. Pictured, from left, are Julian D'Arcy, Clive Betts, Nick Thomlinson, Mike Dove and Charles Calvert, with other staff. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Leeds city centre
Loch Fyne restaurant opened at The Old Post Office on City Square in August 2006. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
21. East End Park
Kids play football at East End Park in June 2006. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
22. Leeds city centre
The St Peter's window at Leeds Parish Church in April 2006. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
23. Beeston
New Bewerley Community School and New Bewerley Children's Centre opened in November 2006. Pictured, Coun Richard Harker meets pupils, from left, Christopher Parry, Cassie Bousefield, Kario Colley and Travis Duree. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Share your memories of Leeds in 2006 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme