Demolition of The Core shopping centre in Leeds is now nearing completion, with much of the former building on The Headrow reduced to rubble.
The site, which first opened in 1987, had struggled in recent years with empty units and declining footfall.
Work began last year to clear the long-standing shopping centre, bringing an end to nearly four decades of retail history on the site.
In its place, a major redevelopment is planned. Proposals include more than 800 student bedrooms alongside new shops and improved public spaces at ground level.
The scheme reflects wider changes in Leeds city centre, as demand grows for purpose-built student accommodation and mixed-use developments.
While some have raised concerns about the number of student flats in the city, others have welcomed the regeneration of a site that had become increasingly underused.
Here are 17 pictures as demolition is nearing completion:
4. The Core demolition
Artists impression of what the site will look like after development. | Iconic Media Photo: Gerard Binks
