Scaffolding covered Kirkstall Abbey at the start of the programme of conservation and improvements costing £4.58 million. This was Leeds in November 2004, a month which featured a city watering hole being crowned the YEP Pub of the Year and concerns over the future of a post office and primary school in two communities. Enjoy these photos charting 30 days in the life of your Leeds during the mid 2000s. Is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 26 Leeds publicans you may remember from the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in November 2004
Landlord Terry Grayson with Leeds Rhinos star Willie Poching at The Palace after being named YEP Pub Of The Year. Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Leeds in November 2004
Fashionistas Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine visited Asda House in the city centre.
3. Leeds in November 2004
Headteacher Lesley West is pictured with cheering pupils at Pudsey Primrose Hill after the school was named a top primary in Leeds. Photo: Mel Hulme
4. Leeds in November 2004
The Leeds Ladies Water Polo team practising at the city's International Pool.
5. Leeds in November 2004
Parents and supporters of closure-threatened Victoria Park School took their fight to Leeds Civic Hall. Pictured is parent Pauline Sowden.
6. Leeds in November 2004
Leeds United star Matthew Kilgallon took part in a question and answer session with children from Ingram Road, Greenmount and Hillside Primary schools at the club's Learning Centre. Photo: Mark Bickerdike