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