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Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in 2004. PIC: Mel Hulme | Mel Hulme

28 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 2004

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 2nd May 2025, 04:45 GMT

It was the year which heralded a small but significant milestone in the history of Leeds's brewing heritage.

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. It was a 12 months which featured Leeds's own Jane Tomlinson returning back to a hero's welcome after completing her latest fundraising challenge. And Leeds's own Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis was in the city to watch the latest film in the franchise. City centre landmarks are featured in this gallery as well as memories from around the suburbs with Meanwood, Armley and Roundhay among the community’s in focus. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

The bell ringers of All Saints Church illustrated their passion for bellringing in March 2004 by commissioning a stained glass window for their church which shows why bells were rung at different times through history.

7. Sherburn-in-Elmet

The bell ringers of All Saints Church illustrated their passion for bellringing in March 2004 by commissioning a stained glass window for their church which shows why bells were rung at different times through history. | John Giles/PA Photo: John Giles/PA

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City Varieties general manager Peter Sandeman pictured with the piano, which had been used by the stars down the decades, and was being auctioned.

8. Leeds city centre

City Varieties general manager Peter Sandeman pictured with the piano, which had been used by the stars down the decades, and was being auctioned. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Meanwood Towers off Parkland Gardens near Stonegate Road. pictured in March 2004.

9. Meanwood

Meanwood Towers off Parkland Gardens near Stonegate Road. pictured in March 2004. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The former Mint Methodist Chapel on Moor View in January 2004. The area was known as Mint and the road now called Moor View was originally called Mint. The chapel was built in 1892 and could seat 350 people. The last services were in 1973 and it was then used for commercial premise and later renamed Portland House.

10. Holbeck

The former Mint Methodist Chapel on Moor View in January 2004. The area was known as Mint and the road now called Moor View was originally called Mint. The chapel was built in 1892 and could seat 350 people. The last services were in 1973 and it was then used for commercial premise and later renamed Portland House. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Abbey Inn from Pollard Lane pictured in spring 2004.

11. Bramley

The Abbey Inn from Pollard Lane pictured in spring 2004. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Chefs hard at work in Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor restaurant in September 2004.

12. Leeds city centre

Chefs hard at work in Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor restaurant in September 2004. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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