The gallery turns back the clock to 2003, a year which featured change and challenges as well as out with the old and in with the new. It starts with a fabulous bird’s eye view of the city centre before heading out to the suburbs with Swarcliffe, Cross Green, Moortown, Hunslet, Otley and Guiseley all featured.. 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. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. 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
13. Leeds city centre
This machine was deployed to clean chewing gum off the streets. | Mark Bicikerdike Photo: Mark Bckerdike
14. Leeds city centre
A performance by the Sing Live Northern choir outside Leeds Civic Hall in November 2003.. The choir performed as part of a ceremony celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Ark Royal receiving the Freedom of the City of Leeds. In the foreground is John Morris, conductor and founder of Sing Live. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Swarcliffe
Demolition under way of the high-rise flats of Ash Tree Grange, with a crane taking apart the top storeys of this 12-storey building, located off Swarcliffe Avenue. In the foreground are houses on Ash Tree Bank, also now demolished. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Guiseley
Aireborough Leisure Centre in October 2003. It was built in the late 1960s. The Sports Hall incorporates a Bodyline gym and facilities for football, badminton, basketball and squash. There is also a 25 metre pool and a climbing wall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Cross Green
The Bridgefield pub at the junction of Cross Geen Lane (left) and Pontefract Lane pictured in August 2003. The pub is boarded up and in a state of disrepair. Despite plans to refurbish it at one point, all attempts to save it came to nothing as it was eventually demolished. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Bardsey
A memorial plaque on the wall of Bardsey Church, dedicated to the men of the parish who gave their lives in the two World Wars. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net