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
19. Leeds city centre in 2002
Leeds United writers klicked off their tour of bookshops and libraries at Borders the city centre in October 2002. Pictured, from left, are Robert Endeacott, David Gill and Tom Palmer. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
20. Leeds city centre in 2002
The city centre was used as a filming backdrop for the new series of At Home With The Braithwaites in September 2002. Pictured, centre, is actor Peter Davison. Photo: James Hardisty
21. Leeds city centre in 2002
Work was well underway on construction of the Park Plaza Hotel in City Square. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
22. Leeds city centre in 2002
The Luminarium Ixilum covered Millennium Square as part of the Rhythms of the City festival in August 2002. Pictured are youngsters Robert Fothergill and sister Lauren relaxing in the surreal surroundings. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
23. Leeds city centre in 2002
A traditional French street market was packed with Sunday shoppers on Briggate in November 2002. Photo: Emma Nichols