These photos raise a glass to the landlords, landladys and bar staff at watering holes across Leeds who served up a drink, a smile and conversation on a daily basis. Each will be a familiar face to a generation of drinkers who enjoyed a tipple or two on a lunchtime, after work or on a night. Many of these photos were taken to run alongside the YEP's Taverner column which reviewed a pub in the city each week. Is your local from back in the day featured? READ MORE: 21 Leeds publicans you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. Publicans from the early 2000s
How many of these landlords, landladys and bar staff do you remember? PIC: Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
. Fox & Newt
Roy Cadman, landlord of the Fox & Newt on Burley Road in November 2000. Photo: Gary Longbottom
. Old Star Inn
The team at the Old Star at Collingham in February 2001. Pictured, from left, is Paul Bolderson (chef), Gayle Laverick (manageress) and Ron Gough (landlord) and Jackie Gough (landlady). Photo: Steve Riding
. The Highland
Do you remember Philip Walker, landlord at The Highland on Cavendish Street? Pictured in May 2001 Photo: Steve Riding
. Old Peacock
May 2001 Old Peacock publicans Rob and Val Goldthorpe welcomed Leeds United midfielder Eirik Bakke after the pub's Sunday football team won the Leeds Combination League Division 4 title. Photo: James Hardisty
. Royal Park, Hyde Park
July 2001 and landlords of the Royal Park, Lynn and Gary Barrass are pictured with Tish Kennor, fundraising development officer for Guide Dogs for the Blind and Dulcie. Pub regulars raised £1,000 to help sponsor a new guide dog. Photo: Tony Johnson
. Fox & Grapes
Malcolm Richardson, landlord at the newly refurbished Fox and Grapes at Barwick-in-Elmet, is pictured with deputy Lord Mayor of Leeds Frank Robinson with items for a time capsule to be buried at the pub. Photo: Tony Johnson
. Bracken Fox, Scarcroft
Tim Wheater, landlord of the Bracken Fox, is pictured with partner Jill Manning in September 2001. The couple were celebrating after the Bracken Fox won Best Pub Award in Leeds Floral Initiative. Photo: Graham Lindley
. The George
Landlord and landlady Martyn Glover and Jenny Watts are pictured outside The George in November 2001. Photo: Emma Nichols
. The Monkswood, Seacroft
Do you remember Geoff Franks? He was landlord of The Monkswood Pub at Seacroft. He is pictured in January 2002. Photo: James Hardisty
. The Sun, Hunslet
This is Trevor Harrison, landlord of The Sun on Church Street, Hunslet, in March 2002. Photo: Tony Johnson
. Wellingtons
This is Alan Hart, landlord of Wellingtons on Wellington Street in May 2002. He was celebrating after being granted a license to show 2002 World Cup matches. Photo: James Hardisty
. The Viaduct, Lower Briggate
Do you remember landlord Les Hince, pictured with regulars at The Viaduct pub on Lower Briggate? They were sponsored by four pubs for a trip to Japan for the 2002 World Cup. Photo: James Hardisty
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November 2002 and pictured is Jim Meecham, landlord of The Barley Mow in Town Street with Victoria Beckham look-a-like Gill Penny. Photo: Mel Hulme
. The Highwood
January 2003 and pictured is landlord Dave Williams in the concert room at The Highwood on the Brackenwood estate. Photo: Mel Hulme
. The Mustard Pot, Chapel Allerton
Do you remember Colin Edwards? He was landlord of The Mustard Pot in Chapel Allerton in September 2003. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
. Three Legs
This is Brian Holmes, landlord of the Three Legs in Leeds city centre pictured in September 2000. Photo: Gary Longbottom
1. Fox & Newt
Roy Cadman, landlord of the Fox & Newt on Burley Road in November 2000. Photo: Gary Longbottom
2. Old Star Inn
The team at the Old Star at Collingham in February 2001. Pictured, from left, is Paul Bolderson (chef), Gayle Laverick (manageress) and Ron Gough (landlord) and Jackie Gough (landlady). Photo: Steve Riding
3. The Highland
Do you remember Philip Walker, landlord at The Highland on Cavendish Street? Pictured in May 2001 Photo: Steve Riding
4. Old Peacock
May 2001 Old Peacock publicans Rob and Val Goldthorpe welcomed Leeds United midfielder Eirik Bakke after the pub's Sunday football team won the Leeds Combination League Division 4 title. Photo: James Hardisty
5. Royal Park, Hyde Park
July 2001 and landlords of the Royal Park, Lynn and Gary Barrass are pictured with Tish Kennor, fundraising development officer for Guide Dogs for the Blind and Dulcie. Pub regulars raised £1,000 to help sponsor a new guide dog. Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Fox & Grapes
Malcolm Richardson, landlord at the newly refurbished Fox and Grapes at Barwick-in-Elmet, is pictured with deputy Lord Mayor of Leeds Frank Robinson with items for a time capsule to be buried at the pub. Photo: Tony Johnson