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
7. Leeds in 2000
Gary Kelly leads the singing with the travelling faithful after Leeds United's 1-0 win against Lazio in the Stadio Olimpico. Photo: Gary Longbottom
8. Leeds in 2000
The new Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School on Tongue Lane in September 2000.
9. Leeds in 2000
Thousands turned out to enjoy the Leeds Mela in Roundhay Park. Pictured is a drummer performing with Bally and Jussi from B21 on the festival stage. Photo: Emma Nichols
10. Leeds in 2000
Headingley's Western Terrace was demolished with plans for a revamp. Pictured is Chris Hassell, chief executive of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, on the site. Photo: Gary Longbottom
11. Leeds in 2000
The former Salvation Army Hostel, Spring Grove House, on Alexandra Road in Burley pictured in February 2000. Now part of the Leeds Hindu Mandir Temple buildings. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 2000
This is Novita Williamson (left) and Wai-Yii Yeung who opened ORG on on Great George Street, the city's first organic deli and juice bar.