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
13. Leeds in 2004
2004 marked the end of an era as Tetley was dropped from the Carlsberg-Tetley name six years after being taken over by the Danish brewing giant. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
14. Leeds in 2004
A view from Newlay Bridge to Newlay Lane in spring 2004, the beyond of which climbs up to New Road Side at Horsforth. Both the Toll House, right, and the bridge are listed buildings. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds in 2004
Students angry about the proposed closure of the University of Leeds Bretton Hall campus in October 2004, Photo: YPN
16. Leeds in 2004
Do you enjoy a meal here back in the day? La Grillade on Wellington Street pictured in September 2004. Photo: James Hardisty
17. Leeds in 2004
Shop Support manager Sue Abbott at Greggs on The Headrow holds a tray of Cornish pasties, sausage rolls and chicken pasties. Photo: Emma Nichols
18. Leeds in 2004
Meanwood Towers off Parkland Gardens near Stonegate Road pictured in March 2004. This house was built in 1867 by Edward W. Pugin for Thomas Stuart Kennedy, in gothic style. The house has now been converted into flats. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net