The fountains were installed as part of a major refurbishment of City Square which included closing off one side to traffic, rearranging the statues and adding traditional street furniture. This was Leeds in June 2003, a month which also featured a sculptor revealing plans for a huge steel owl structure to be sited within the Holbeck Triangle. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrating 30 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: 21 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in June 2003
Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds in June 2003. PIC: James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
2. Leeds in June 2003
Sculptor Steve Blaylock was hoping to design a huge steel owl structure within the Holbeck Triangle area of Leeds. Photo: James Hardisty
3. Leeds in June 2003
Jane Tomlinson and Tracey Barraclough get the Race For Life started at Temple Newsam Park.
4. Leeds in June 2003
The Duchess of York was at Waterstones bookshop in the city centre to sign copies of her new book.
5. Leeds in June 2003
Sheepscar Club enjoyed a makeover. Pictured inside the refurbished building is owner Joginder Singh Teja.
6. Leeds in June 2003
This is Pippa Hale, artist in residence at East St Arts. She is pictured in the old snooker hall of the St Patrick's Social Club where she was working on an exhibition. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe