Workmen moved in to demolish The Duke William which was hidden away in the shadows of Tetley's brewery. This was 2002, a year which saw fire devastate a well known pub in the suburbs and the end of an era for a piece of the city's manufacturing and industrial heritage. It was also 12 months which featured a visit by The Queen as well as a supplement of celebrities. READ MORE: 26 Leeds publicans you may remember from the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![May 2002 and workmen move in to knock down the Duke William pub in the grounds of Tetley's Brewery.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIyMzczNDU5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Leeds in 2002
May 2002 and workmen move in to knock down the Duke William pub in the grounds of Tetley's Brewery. Photo: Tony Johnson
![Members of the recorder group at Meanwood C of E Primary in July 2002. Pictured, from left, are Sarah Loftus , Stephanie Clayforth, Kimberley Andrew, Rebecca Smith , Gemma Bell and Lara Golson.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIyMzczNDYw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Leeds in 2002
Members of the recorder group at Meanwood C of E Primary in July 2002. Pictured, from left, are Sarah Loftus , Stephanie Clayforth, Kimberley Andrew, Rebecca Smith , Gemma Bell and Lara Golson. Photo: Gary Longbottom
![Supporters ride along the newly-restored Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath between Leeds and Saltaire in September 2002.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIyMzczNDYx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Leeds in 2002
Supporters ride along the newly-restored Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath between Leeds and Saltaire in September 2002. Photo: James Hardisty
![Parents, children and governors of closure-threatened Miles Hill Primary School demonstrated outside the Civic Hall in November 2002.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIyMzczNDYy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Leeds in 2002
Parents, children and governors of closure-threatened Miles Hill Primary School demonstrated outside the Civic Hall in November 2002. Photo: Mel Hulme
![July 2002 and pictured is one of four Red Kites being released onto the Harewood House estate.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIyMzczNDYz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Leeds in 2002
July 2002 and pictured is one of four Red Kites being released onto the Harewood House estate.
![January 2002 and Leeds Civic Hall is reflected in the ice as Millennium Square, prepared the host The Ice Cube attraction.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIyMzczNDY0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Leeds in 2002
January 2002 and Leeds Civic Hall is reflected in the ice as Millennium Square, prepared the host The Ice Cube attraction. Photo: Dan Oxtoby