Enjoy these photo memories of Cross Gates and Whinmoor in 2000. PIC: Jim MoranEnjoy these photo memories of Cross Gates and Whinmoor in 2000. PIC: Jim Moran
Enjoy these photo memories of Cross Gates and Whinmoor in 2000. PIC: Jim Moran

12 photo memories of Cross Gates and Whinmoor in 2000

These photo gems rewind to the dawn of the new millennium to celebrate life in two east Leeds communities.

Residents in Cross Gates and neighbouring Whinmoor had plenty to talk about during 12 months which featured a visit from a larger than life television butcher. Actor John Savident, who played Fred Elliot in Coronation Street, visited LS15 to talk to shoppers and popped into Crossgates Shopping Centre. Elsewhere pupils were celebrating SATs results, the efforts of a long serving charity shop worker were recognised and fundraising was making a difference to the life of local residents and beyond. Enjoy these photo memories from a year in the life of Cross Gates and Whinmoor. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 11 photo memories from around Cross Gates in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook