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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7. East Leeds in 2000
PC Steve Downing, West Yorkshire Police's wildlife officer, pictured with a female boa constrictor in 2000. Photo: Gary Longbottom
8. East Leeds in 2000
Vickers Social Club, in Cross Gates, Leeds, which was being saved from closure. Celebrating, from left, Coun Lee Benson, George Mudie MP and secretary Colin Whittaker, in 2000. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. East Leeds in 2000
MP Malcolm Moss, the Shadow Agricultural spokesman, pictured with some of the pigs at Swillington Common Farm, Garforth, Leeds in 2000. Photo: MEL HULME
10. East Leeds in 2000
Carolyne Waite, pictured working in her new job at the newly-opened Tesco in Seacroft, in 2000. Photo: steve riding
11. East Leeds in 2000
Country band Blueridge, pictured at Seacroft Working Men's Club, Leeds, who are all but one part of the Hicken family, who are to play a blue fiddle while on tour in America in memory of their dad. Pictured from left in 2000, Jim, Alec, Steve, Mallie, Tommy Lee, and Jerry. Photo: Dan Oxtoby