It was a year when some of the first guided bus lanes were installed - on the A64 York Road.
Leeds United fought for glory in the Champions League, and stunning pictures showed a large-scale demolition that took place at a block of flats in east Leeds.
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in 2001, plucked from YEP's own archives.
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13. York Road
The Lady Mayoress of Leeds, Coronation Street actress Liz Dawn receives the keys for the Ford KA motor car at Benfield Ford watched by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Bernard Atha and Ron Skinner, the divisional operations manager for Benfield Ford. The car has been donated by Benfield Ford for a raffle to raise funds for cancer charities. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
14. Seacroft
Spades went into the ground at the New Seacroft Community Unit for Older People. Pictured, from left, are Leeds Community and Mental Health Services Teaching NHS Trust's Anne Griffiths, receptionist, Ian Hughes, chairman and Alan Crump Clinical Services Manager join with B & N Chairman Tony Hird. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Kirkstall
Danny the Jack Russell Terrier was rescued from a foxhole in March 2001. Pictured is the dog's owner, Andrew Howsam, trying to reach Danny in the foxhole. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
16. Swarcliffe
Controlled demolition of two blocks of flats in March 2001. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
17. Leeds city centre
Valencia-born Leeds United fan Vicente Rodriguez, of La Comida restaurant on who had divided loyalties when his two favourite teams met in the Champions League semi-final, in April 2001. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
18. Leeds city centre
A spectacular new musical 'Yaa Asantewaa-Warrior Queen was presented at the West Yorkshire Playhouse Pictured are some of the cast during rehearsals. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme