The ‘Y2K scare’ – referring to potential computer errors related to the formatting and storage of calendar data – dominated debate and discussion in the run up to the year 2000. Yet the threat failed to materialise as city folk looked to the future with renowned hope and expectation. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase a year in the life of your city centre. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds city centre in 2000
Enjoy these photo ,memories from Leeds city centre in the year 2000. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
2. Leeds city centre in 2000
Stickleback Plasticus entertain city centre shoppers as part of the Rhythms of the City Festival in August 2000. Photo: Claire Lim
3. Leeds city centre in 2000
Christmas Trees on stilts - David Smith and Charlotte Lambert of the Q 20 Theatre Company - were one of the attractions on offer to shoppers on Briggate in December 2000. Photo: Mel Hulme
4. Leeds city centre in 2000
Vincente Rodriguez, owner of La Comida, who combined running his restaurant with commentating on his favourite football team Valencia, for Spanish TV. He is pictured in May 2000. Photo: Claire Lim
5. Leeds city centre in 2000
Martin Taylor, described by the British media as the world's best guitarist, played in front music students The Wardrobe. Photo: Jim Moran
6. Leeds city centre in 2000
YTV's Tonight presenter Carolyn Hodgson helped launch Breast Cancer Awareness month in conjunction with Yorkshire brides and Allders in October 2000. Photo: Claire Lim