A city and its residents had moved past the threat of the millennium bug (remember that carry on!) and was looking to the future with renewed hope and expectation. The year 2000 delivered on promises and saw a city building for success thanks to raft of investment and new openings. These photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, chart a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: 29 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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