Local pubs across Leeds have played a special part in the lives of many over the years, helping to create memories that have lasted a lifetime.
And here, the YEP looks back through the years to the early 2000s inside some of the city’s best-loved pubs.

7. Life inside Leeds pubs during the early 2000s
The Station pub, in Crossgates, Leeds, based next to Cross Gates train station. Pictured in 2003. Photo: steve riding

8. Life inside Leeds pubs during the early 2000s
Diane Schofield, landlady of the former Old Steps pub in York Place, Leeds city centre. The pub was forced to close temporarily because there was no water. Photo: Justin Lloyd

9. Life inside Leeds pubs during the early 2000s
Thew New Inn at Calverley, Leeds. Landlord Nick Marshall pictured. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

10. Life inside Leeds pubs during the early 2000s
Inside the City of Mabgate Inn, where Leeds Rhinos fan and landlord Keith Lewis Broughton is pictured with his collection of fan items. Photo: James Hardisty

11. Life inside Leeds pubs during the early 2000s
The Scarborough Hotel landlord Toby Flint. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

12. Life inside Leeds pubs during the early 2000s
Trevor Harrison, landlord of The Sun pub on Church Street in Hunslet, Leeds, pictured in March, 2002. Photo: James Hardisty

