The Google maps images which show just how much Leeds has changed in 12 years, including Trinity Leeds, Leeds Arena and Victoria Gate

By Joe Cooper

Published 3rd May 2021, 16:45 BST

Leeds city centre has been transformed over the past 12 years - as these Google maps images show.

From Leeds Trinity, to Leeds Arena and the Victoria Quarter - the pictures tell the story of a city that has been on the up over the past 15 years. With loads of developments underway in the city at the moment, Leeds is sure to look just as different again in ten years time.

1. Albion Street 2008

The outdoor escalator was still a feature on Albion Street in 2008.

Caffe Nero has survived in its prime spot for all these years.

The outside of Leeds Station looked very different in 2008.

Work finished on the new Leeds Station roof in September 2019.

Boar Lane looks very different without Leeds Trinity.

Leeds Trinity has transformed the look of Leeds city centre.