Only lucky people who had the privilege of growing up in the city can truly appreciate our culture, heritage and way of life - and the things that give us a special feeling of home, no matter where we are. We asked you: "What could you only know if you grew up in Leeds?" and this is what you said:
1. The people in the clock
Diana Wilkinson remicised about the figures inside the clock in the Grand Arcade on New Briggate. She said: "The people that came out the clock on the hour in one the arcades." The clock first chimed in 1898 and was installed by the famous Wm Potts & Sons of Leeds. Photo: David North
2. The glass lifts
A fond memory of Jade Louise's is riding the glass lifts in the Schofield centre. The Schofield store was founded in the Headrow in 1901. It closed in 1996.
3. The charitable busker
A few people said they fondly remember a friendly, bearded singer who used to perform outside M&S. That man was Danny Freeman. He died in 2004, aged 83. He raised thousands of pounds for charity. A trust was set up at St James's University Hospital in Leeds to continue his work.
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Deeda Bentley fondly remembers an Italian lady who used to sing in Pasta Romagna. Deeda said: "Saw her a couple of years ago sat in the Italian restaurant which is now The Whitehall opposite Novotel". Pasta Romagna is still open in Albion Place.
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Terrance James said a key part of growing up in Leeds would be saying: “Meet you at the man with the barrel” when heading into town. The Barrel Man remains to this day and is in Dortmund Square.
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“Top McDonalds or bottom McDonalds?” said Levy. Yep, there was once two McDonalds on Briggate and they provided the directions for groups of friends to meet up. These days the "Top McDonalds' is probably the one Merrion Street.