When Anthony’s opened on Boar Lane it was heralded by critics - including Jay Raynor - for chef Anthony Flinn’s innovative dishes. It attracted immediate and almost universal critical acclaim and quickly established itself as the jewel in the city’s culinary crown. It was unsurprising, given the chef’s tutelage at El Bulli’s in Spain – widely considered one of the best restaurants in Europe. This was Leeds in 2004, a year you felt the city was on the rise and going places. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, charting a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 2004
Former Leeds United Manager and England player Jimmy Armfield was at Waterstones in the city centre in February 2004 to sign copies of his newly-released autobiography. Photo: Gerard Binks
8. Leeds in 2004
The Florence Nightingale pub opposite St James's Hospital pictured in September 2004. It was demolished after an explosion in 2008. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Leeds in 2004
August 2004 and dstaff at Thackray Medical Museum reported seeing a ghost within the building. Pictured are staff members Christine Cullum and Joanne Stewardson Photo: James Hardisty
10. Leeds in 2004
Book Week came alive at Farnley Park High School in October 2004. Pictured is pupil Genevieve Goff with teacher Matt Cullen as Harry Potter. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Leeds in 2004
Steve McLoughlin, the new head tennis coach at The David Lloyd Centre in Moortown pictured with some of the tennis coaching staff. in September 2004. Photo: Steve Riding
12. Leeds in 2004
Torrential rain brought cars to a standstill on the Leeds Inner Ring Road in August 2004. Photo: Tony Johnson