McDonald's opened its doors for the first time over the road from the ground and boasted a Leeds United theme with stools in the of footballers legs as well as photos of club legends on the walls. This was Leeds in 2001, a year which also featured a visit to the city by a global icon whose long walk to freedom helped destroy Apartheid and lay the foundation for democracy in his native South Africa. It was also a 12 months which involved protests against the planned demolition of the city's International Pool and workers at an historic fish and chip shop making a stand. READ MORE: The day Leeds welcomed one of the world's great statesmen LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 2001
The construction in progress of the BBC Big Screen in Millennium Square in July 2001. A car is being suspended in front of it by a crane. In the background, right, are the recently built luxury apartments of Portland Place on Calverley Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 2001
The Roll of Honour beside the Temple Newsam War Memorial on Selby Road, listing casualties of the First World War. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 2001
Inside The Grove at Hyde Park in June 2001, the YEP Pub of the Year. It was run by landlady Rachel Scordos.
10. Leeds in 2001
Ian Harte with the yellow Robin Reliant at Elland Road after being voted the week's worst player in training by his teammates.
11. Leeds in 2001
Leeds Civic Hall on Millennium Square boasted four gold owls for the first time in Apoeril 2001.The two on the main towers have been added to those on stone pillars to the front of the building. Photo: Steve Riding
12. Leeds in 2001
Prime Minister Tony Blair made a surprise visit to the YEP's Women of Achievement Awards held at the Queens Hotel in May 2001.