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
13. Leeds city centre in 2002
November 2002 and police were making use of their latest weapon to help respond to incidents more quickly in the city centre - bikes. Pictured are PC David Robinson and Insp Phill Wright on patrol on Vicar Lane. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Leeds city centre in 2002
TV presenters Richard and Judy visited Waterstones in the city centre in August 2002 for a book signing. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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16. Leeds city centre in 2002
BT Superheroes flew into the city centre to give free lessons in surfing the internet from a phone box in August 2002. Pictured are Laurie Briggs, as Phone Woman (left) and Lisa Fullwood as Text Girl. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
17. Leeds city centre in 2002
Sarah Cook (left) and Lynn Newton were dressed as a couple of red devils as they toured the city centre in October 2002 to promote the forthcoming opening of the Spirit Health Club at Crowne Plaza on Wellington Street. Photo: Steve Riding
18. Leeds city centre in 2002
Mikey Duggan from Hyde Park has his head shaved for a meningitis charity at The North Bar in the city centre in July 2002. Photo: Dan Oxtoby