A campaign launched in Leeds city centre by 'Polite Van Man'. Pictured is Zoe Weston, 22, from Headingley, Leeds, surrounded by nice van drivers, on August 6, 2004.

placeholder image — A campaign launched in Leeds city centre by 'Polite Van Man'. Pictured is Zoe Weston, 22, from Headingley, Leeds, surrounded by nice van drivers, on August 6, 2004.

Leeds city centre in 2004: 13 Picture memories to take you back in time

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Published 26th Oct 2022, 04:45 BST

Leeds city centre in 2004 was an upbeat and vibrant place keeping up with the pace of change.

Work began on what would soon become Leeds' tallest building, Bridgewater Place, while one Safeway store unveiled its first 'chip and pin' card payment machine.

Here, the YEP has delved into our archives to bring you photo memories charting 12 months through Leeds city centre's history in 2004.

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13. Leeds city centre in 2004

Members of the Yorkshire Society clap to the music at the Yorkshire Day Celebration in Leeds city centre, in 2004. Photo: Graham Lindley

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Leeds city centre in 2004: 13 Picture memories to take you back in time

Leeds city centre in 2004 was an upbeat and vibrant place keeping up with the pace of change.

13. Leeds city centre in 2004

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