Work was underway at the £100 million Brewery Wharf development with a Centenary Bridge set to link it to Leeds city centre and the recently-redeveloped The Calls. This was Leeds in 2003, a year which featured the end of an era for the post office on City Square. Enjoy these photo memories – a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service – charting a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: Leeds city centre memories - 21 bars you probably visited in the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 2003
Veteran punk band The Damned visited the Thai Edge restaurant before their concert at The Irish Centre in December 2003. Pictured, from left, are Monty, Pinch and Captain Sensible. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
8. Leeds in 2003
Tropical World in Roundhay Park. This building was originally the Coronation Garden greenhouse (part of Canal Gardens), built in 1911. A terrace and water feature were added, in 1981 and an aquarium in December 1981. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 2003
The League of Gentleman fans queued the length of Borders and half way down Briggate in November 2003 to meet their heroes who were signing copies of their new book. Photo: YPN
10. Leeds in 2003
Do you remember John and Lorraine Mitchell? They ran the Town Hall Tavern pub. Pictured in August 2003. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Leeds in 2003
Harry Ramsden's fish and chip restaurant on Otley Road in Guiseley and the birth place of the world famous chain Huge advertising boards in October 2003 promote a Christmas party, three course festive menu only £9.99 and an evening entitled Elvis - enjoy an evening with a tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 2003
Wetherby's Bridge Foot gardenwith pergola and seating. It was entered in the 'Britain in Bloom' competition and was national winner in 1998. In 1999 the garden won a European Gold Award. This is behind the market place opposite Wetherby Bridge. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net