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
5. Leeds in 2000
Haley's Hotel in Headingley was celebrating after winning an award for having the most comfortable toilets in the country. Pictured is Lynne Appleyard in the ladies guest toilets.
Photo: James Hardisty
6. Leeds in 2000
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Maxi's restaurant pictured in January 2000.
Photo: Peter Langford
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.