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
13. Halton
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Irwin Arms public house on Selby Road at Halton pictured in September 2000. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. South Leeds
Three members of the City of Leeds Diving Team who had just returned from Canada. Pictured, from left, are Marc Holdsworth, Gavin Brown and Rebecca Burrows. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Harehills
The Roundhay Road base of Archway, a project to enable young people with a range of support needs to live independently in the community, pictured in September 2000. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Harehills
Compton Road Library, showing entrance to the building on Harehills Lane, in September 2000. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Harehills
Shops on Harehills Lane in September 2000, including Jack Fulton frozen foods, Greggs Bakers and Key Estates as well as Terry's Fruit Market with fruit flowers and vegetables on display outside. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Halton
Chapel Street, looking towards junction with Woodman Street in September 2000. Shops include the Haw Company, a Sandwich Bar, Gee Fashions and Cream Halton Carpet Centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net