Residents and businesses had survived the threat of the millennium bug (remember that!) and were feeling positive as the city hurtled into the year 2000. The Millennium Fountain at Eastgate was unveiled while the Leeds Tapestry went on show at Leeds City Station. It was also a 12 months which saw the return of Tetley's Shire Horses onto the streets while two Leeds high schools suffered contrasting fortunes. READ MORE: 26 Leeds publicans you may remember from the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. Leeds in 2000
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in 2000. PIC: Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
. Leeds in 2000
The Dragon boat race was held in September 2000 at Clarence Dock in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief and Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Pictured are HSBC Bank starting the event. Photo: James Hardisty
. Leeds in 2000
Tetley's shire horses were back on the streets of Leeds delivering beer to the Horse and Trumpet pub on The Headrow. Pictured is landlady Dot Farrell with Frank Trott from Tetley's. Photo: James Hardisty
. Leeds in 2000
This is Sophie Hargreaves from Woodlesford who was celebrating in September 2000 after becoming the first girl to be selected for the Leeds Schools FA. Photo: Emma Nichols
. Leeds in 2000
The Leeds Tapestry went on display at Leeds City Station in October 2000. Photo: Justin Lloyd
. Leeds in 2000
The Leeds Amateur Operatic Society were busy rehearsing Keystone Cops at Armley Mills Museum. Pictured are members, from left, Robert Noble, Julie Williams and Jonathan Haydock. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
. Leeds in 2000
The new Leeds United Superstore opened on Albion Street in the city centre. Photo: Emma Nichols
. Leeds in 2000
Chef Marco Pierre White(right) opened a new restaurant on York Place in the city centre. He is pictured with friend and former colleague Simon Gueller. Photo: Justin Lloyd
. Leeds in 2000
Lee Chapman and wife Leslie Ash outside their restaurant Teatro on Concordia Street in June 2000. Photo: James Hardisty
1. Leeds city centre
Rope access technicians Phil Gregson (left) and Craig Hannah, clean the tower, at the Royal Armouries in February 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Leeds city centre
Former Leeds United striker Lee Chapman and wife Leslie Ash opened Teatro, a restaurant on Concordia Street in the city centre. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Armley
The one-storey red brick building housing the Jamia Masjid Gohsia Mosque. Behind the mosque are two white brick buildings and on the left, St. Bartholomew's Church, Wesley Road is visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Headingley
Haley's Hotel was celebrating after winning an award for having the most comfortable toilets in the country. Pictured is Lynne Appleyard in the ladies guest toilets. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
5. Leeds city centre
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Maxi's restaurant pictured in January 2000. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford
6. Leeds United
Gary Kelly leads the singing with the travelling faithful after Leeds United's 1-0 win against Lazio in the Stadio Olimpico. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom