And 2002 in Roundhay was also the year when new educational roots began to take shape, as construction work got under way on the Roundhay School building.
Enjoy these pictures from the YEP's archives, transporting you back to the north Leeds area in 2002.
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5. Roundhay in May, 2002
Members of 274 Field Battery regiment at the Mansion Hotel in Roundhay Park on May 15, 2002.
Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Roundhay in April, 2002
Wind surfer Eugene Kellegher, pictured at his training place in Roundhay Park where he has not allowed to fly due to a damaged surface on April 16, 2002. Picture: Dan Oxtoby.
Photo: Dan Oxtoby
7. Roundhay in September, 2002
The newly-refurbished White House pub near Roundhay, celebrating its reopening by launching its ‘Catch of the Day’ menu. Pictured is head chef at Mark Bennett, holding a 35 kilo tuna fish, along with landlord and lady John and Kath Hanley on September 24, 2002. Picture: Charles Knight.
Photo: Charles Knight
8. Roundhay in May, 2002
Participants pictured warming up for the Race For Life at Roundhay Park on May 12, 2002.
Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe