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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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
9. Roundhay in May, 2002
Runners crossing the finish line at the Race For Life at Roundhay Park. From the left: Mary McSharry, Helen Stephens and Jacqui Black from the Leeds Addiction Unit, on May 12, 2002. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Roundhay in February, 2002
Bupa Hospital in Roundhay, launches its plans for a new development programme. Pictured is Leeds Rhinos star Tonie Carroll, Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun David Hudson and Andrew Batchelor, chairman, MAC, Bupa Hospital, unveiling a sun dial to mark the occasion on February 21, 2002. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Roundhay in February, 2002
Stephen Kershaw, pictured by the railway line at Roundhay Park on February 26, 2002. Picture: Steve Riding. Photo: Steve Riding
12. Roundhay in August, 2002
The Leeds Mela, held at Roundhay Park on Sunday, August 11, 2002. Pictured are hundreds of people gathering infront of the star stage, waiting for the start of the entertainment. Picture: James Hardisty. Photo: James Hardisty