East Leeds in 2000: 11 pictures taking you back in time

By Joseph Keith

Published 27th Oct 2022, 04:45 BST

Updated 27th Oct 2022, 09:32 BST

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The year 2000 saw the turn of the new millennium in east Leeds.

Seacroft welcomed the opening of a huge new Tesco superstore, while Garforth Station underwent a long-awaited refurbishment project.Here, the YEP has delved into our archives to bring you photo memories charting a vibrant 12 months through a new era in east Leeds in the year 2000.

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TV Weatherman Ian McCaskill measuring the age of trees in Temple Newsam Park in 2000, where he launched the Great Trees of Yorkshire campaign, which hoped to raise awareness of trees and their importance in our everyday lives.

1. East Leeds in 2000

TV Weatherman Ian McCaskill measuring the age of trees in Temple Newsam Park in 2000, where he launched the Great Trees of Yorkshire campaign, which hoped to raise awareness of trees and their importance in our everyday lives. Photo: BRUCE ROLLINSON

James and Rene Norman, from Kippax, were the first shoppers in the new Tesco Extra store at Seacroft in 2000, after they won a 'Mr and Mrs'-style competition to officially open the shop.

2. East Leeds in 2000

James and Rene Norman, from Kippax, were the first shoppers in the new Tesco Extra store at Seacroft in 2000, after they won a 'Mr and Mrs'-style competition to officially open the shop. Photo: Gary Longbottom

Party in the Park in 2000, at Temple Newsam in Leeds.

3. East Leeds in 2000

Party in the Park in 2000, at Temple Newsam in Leeds. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

Martin Burling, of Seacroft, Leeds, who found a job packing shelves at Tesco's new store in Seacroft in 2000.

4. East Leeds in 2000

Martin Burling, of Seacroft, Leeds, who found a job packing shelves at Tesco's new store in Seacroft in 2000. Photo: James Hardisty

Glen Gorner, from Leeds Services Parks Department, lowers the time capsule into the hole ready for the covering on the edge of the Millennium Wood at Temple Newsam, Leeds in 2000.

5. East Leeds in 2000

Glen Gorner, from Leeds Services Parks Department, lowers the time capsule into the hole ready for the covering on the edge of the Millennium Wood at Temple Newsam, Leeds in 2000. Photo: James Hardisty

Colin Burgon, MP for Elmet, left, pictured with Stuart Baker, deputy managing director of Northern Spirit, toasting the opening of the refurbished Garforth Station with a cup of coffee in 2000.

6. East Leeds in 2000

Colin Burgon, MP for Elmet, left, pictured with Stuart Baker, deputy managing director of Northern Spirit, toasting the opening of the refurbished Garforth Station with a cup of coffee in 2000. Photo: Gary Longbottom

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