They turn back the clock to 2004 and feature a range of memories from a 12 months which brought its fair share of change and challenges. Work started on what would become the city’s tallest building while a new way to pay was being ushered in for a generation of shoppers. It was also a year marked with a range of celebrity visits to the city centre, fundraising and launches. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, chart the year in photos. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Leeds city centre in 2004
Pop star Peter Andre visited HMV to sign copies of his new single Insania in June 2004. He is pictured with young fan, Najma Mahmood from Chapeltown. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Leeds city centre in 2004
Dr Wu's bar boasted a basement studio and in June 2004 was about to release a record by Leeds band Solo. Pictured are the band with bar owner and record producer Steve Baker, middle. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Leeds city centre in 2004
June 2004 and tennis veteran Llie Nastase visited Waterstones to sign copies of his book. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Leeds city centre
Did you eat here back in the day? Bar 88 pictured in July 2004. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Leeds city centre in 2004
Leeds's own Big Brother contestant Vanessa Nimmo promoted the Carphone Warehouse in July 2004. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Leeds city centre in 2004
Former Leeds United manager Jimmy Armfield signs copies of his new book at Waterstone's in February 2004. | YPN Photo: YPN