A view looking down over the city centre, with views along Wellington Street, Leeds Inner Ring Road, Leeds City Station and the Bridgewater development.placeholder image
A view looking down over the city centre, with views along Wellington Street, Leeds Inner Ring Road, Leeds City Station and the Bridgewater development. | James Hardisty

Rarely-seen bird's eye photos look down on Leeds in the early 2000s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 11th May 2025, 16:30 GMT

These fascinating photos provide a bird's eye view of the city in the early 2000s.

They take you around Leeds from on high in 2007 and bring into focus city centre landmarks as well as views from across the suburbs. The White Rose Shopping Centre is featured as well as Elland Road and Headingley stadium. 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

Does this Leeds suburb look familiar? A view from above Beeston.

13. Leeds from above

Does this Leeds suburb look familiar? A view from above Beeston. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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A view looking down onto South Leeds Stadium at Beeston.

14. Leeds from above

A view looking down onto South Leeds Stadium at Beeston. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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Armley Gyratory from above.

15. Leeds from above

Armley Gyratory from above. Photo: James Hardisty

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Elland Road in 2007.

16. Leeds from above

Elland Road in 2007. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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A view over Kirkgate Market, Leeds Bus Station, Millgarth Police Station and West Yorkshire Playhouse.

17. Leeds from above

A view over Kirkgate Market, Leeds Bus Station, Millgarth Police Station and West Yorkshire Playhouse. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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