C&A - known affectionately as 'Coats and Ats' to shoppers - stood tall as a go to destination for bargain-hunters for decades. The store giant announced it was closing its Boar Lane store along with others around West Yorkshire including Wakefield's Ridings Centre and Bradford. This was Leeds in July 2000, a month which also saw fresh produce being sold in pounds as well as kilos on Kirkgate Market and unwanted cute kittens in the city facing an uncertain future. READ MORE: 12 photos you'll only understand if you shopped at Readmans in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in July 2000
Private hire drivers gathered on Woodhouse Moor ahead of a protest about access to Park Row.
8. Leeds in July 2000
The Leeds Championship Dog Show was Harewood Hopuse. Pictured are Lhapso Apso dogs being groomed in the parade ring. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Leeds in July 2000
Pupils at Shakespeare Primary in Burmantofts raised £1,445 for the NSPCC on their last day of term. They dressed in period costume from different decades in the 19th century. Pictured is pupil Jakki Gaywood.
10. Leeds in July 2000
The 'BLAM' band made up of students from Benton Park High School and Hanson School in Bradford were celebrating after winning the World and Traditional music section at the National Youth Music Festival.
11. Leeds in July 2000
Leeds's own Spice Girl turned solo star Mel B performed at Party in the Park held at Temple Newsam.
12. Leeds in July 2000
Haley's Hotel on Shire Oak Road in Headingley was celebrating after being named as having the most comfortable toilets in the country. Pictured is Lynne Appleyard in the ladies guest toilets.