Steve Blaylock was hoping to design a huge steel owl structure within the Holbeck Triangle area of south Leeds. This was June 2002, a month which featured a series of new beginnings. Work was well underway on the demolition of the Royal Mail building in the city centre while the finishing touches were being put to a community garden in Beeston. Thousands took part in the Race for Life while a royal visitor stopped off in the city. READ MORE: Photos to take you back to Leeds in 2003 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in June 2003
East Street Arts artist in residence Pippa Hale is pictured in the old snooker hall of the St Patrick's Social Club where she was working on an exhibition. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Leeds in June 2003
The new Harry Potter books arrived at the Royal Mail sorting depot in Stourton before being delivered to homes across the city and beyond. Photo: Gerard Binks
9. Leeds in June 2003
The water fountain was making a splash in City Square. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Leeds in June 2003
Christopher Pratts fine furnishings store in the city centre was left counting the cost after being ram-raided for a third time. Pictured is manager Peter Evans. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Leeds in June 2003
Pupils from Ireland Wood Primary made an award-winning sculpture. Pictured, from left, are Leah Archer, Prabjoth Kaur, Rachel Bradley, Rachael Crosby and Laura Handley. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Leeds in June 2003
A mechanical claw reaches up the side of the old Royal Mail Building on Whitehall Road during demolition. Photo: Emma Nichols