These photos turn back the clock 20 years to 2005, a year which featured the Prime Minister Tony Blair chatting with city centre shoppers and long queues as Kaiser Chiefs ticketswent on sale. Elsewhere a working men’s club faced an uncertain future, a primary school was threatened with closure and YEP's Baby of the Year competition winner was revealed. City centre landmarks are in focus as well as memories from around the suburbs with Bramley, Headingley and Beeston all featured. READ MORE: 22 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 2003 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Leeds
This is Jo Dixon, left, and Beverley Midgley who in November 2005 launched all- female instructor driving school called KanKan. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

8. Leeds in 2005
Terry George (centre left) and Michael Rothwell celebrate with champagne following their Civil Partnership Ceremony at Fibre bar on New Briggate in December 2005. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

9. Leeds
Young Connor McGown is all smiles after being the YEP's Baby of the Year competition winner. He is pictured with mum Nicola Ramsden. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

10. Leeds United
Leeds United pre-season photocall in July 2005. Pictured is new striker Robbie Blake. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme

11. Leeds city centre
Do these two faces look familiar? They are Karen and Uri Mizrahi, owners of Bagel Nash pictured in the Thornton's Arcade branch in May 2005. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

12. Ilkley
Tour of Britain riders climb the Cow and Calf at Ilkley during stage 3 from Leeds to Sheffield in September 2005. | Getty Photo: Getty


