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It was a year that saw Australian popstar Peter Andre make an appearance in Leeds and construction work started on the city's striking Bridgewater Place development.
Leeds city centre in 2004 was awash with highlights.
Here, we've dug through the YEP's archives to bring you some photographic memories charting the 12 calendar months.
Work gets under way on the Bridgewater Place development in Leeds city centre. Pictured, from left, Kevin Linfoot, KW Linfoot plc, Ian Barraclough, MD of St James' Security and Chris Gillman, director of Landmark Development, on May 21, 2004. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
St Patricks Day Parade through Leeds city centre, on Sunday, March 14, 2004. Pictured (Centre) William Mullan carrying one of the many flags as the parade makes it's way along The Headrow. Photo: James Hardisty
HRH The Countess of Wessex visits ChildLine Yorkshire & North East, in Leeds city centre. Pictured with school children from Chapel Allerton Primary School, on May 19, 2004. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
The launch of a flu jab campaign at Carers Leeds, in Leeds city centre. Pictured is the Earl of Harewood receiving a vaccine from clinical lead nurse Gladys Ngenda on October 1, 2004. Photo: Dan Oxtoby