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
13. Leeds in 2001
Remember Pinucio Falivene? The 72-year-old waAS still serving up the pizzas at Salvo's restaurant in Far Headingley in November 2001. Photo: Graham Lindley
14. Leeds in 2001
The waterfront on the River Aire at The Calls with Leeds Parish Church in the background pictured in October 2001. Photo: Mel Hulme
15. Leeds in 2001
The traditional style of the Brotherton Library at Leeds University in October 2001. Photo: Gerard Binks
16. Leeds in 2001
Leeds's own Spice Girl Melanie B opened the Host Media Centre in Chapeltown in October 2001. Photo: James Hardisty
17. Leeds in 2001
This is David Beardall, a new gardener at York Gate Garden in Adel pictured in January 2001.
18. Leeds in 2001
Thierry Dumouchel works on a chocolate cake at his bakery in Garforth in March 2001. Photo: Gary Longbottom