The Fab Cafe was almost completely hidden from view, a barely advertised bar located in a ground floor section of the Merrion Centre that was only recognisable through a small spherical sign above the door and the entrance itself. It kicks off a wonderful rewind celebrating a year in the life of Leeds city centre two decades ago. 2002 was the year which featured a raft of celebrity visits as well as stories with a sense of wacky and wonderful. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 12 months in the life of your city centre in the early 2000s. READ MORE: The 16 things you'll know if you grew up in Leeds during the 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds city centre in 2002
The opening of Leeds Rhinos new shop at Rawcliffes in December 2002. Pictured are players Francis Cummins (left) and Matt Adamson. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
8. Leeds city centre in 2002
Do you remember The Sale Room on Albion Street? Pictured in October 2002. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Leeds city centre in 2002
Leeds Civic Theatre staged an Urban Arts Day in October 2002. Pictured are break dancing brothers Leo O'Conner (left) and Paddy O'Conner from Woodhouse. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. Leeds city centre in 2002
Lara Croft look-alikes, from left, Bruce Alexander, Sienna Franchi, Sam Nuttall, Janey Martin and Caroline Homer were in the city centre to promote Lucozade Energy in July 2002. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. Leeds city centre in 2002
Actor David Soul on stage at the opening of The Fab Cafe in September 2002. Photo: YPN
12. Leeds city centre in 2002
Personal safety community workers for the city centre in August 2002. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe