This collection of pictures from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive takes us back to Temple Newsam Park in 2001 - the third year that the festival had been hosted in the city after the organisers of Reading Festival decided to set up a twin event in the North.
Headlining the main stage that year were the American rapper Eminem, Scottish rock band Travis and Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers.
Other acts performing that year included Marilyn Manson, Green Day, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Supergrass, Iggy Pop and Papa Roach.
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1. Leeds Festival 2001
The sea of tents in the campsite at Temple Newsam Park, Leeds, where the festival was held in 2001. Picture: Steve Riding
2. Leeds Festival 2001
Fans arriving at the camp site for the first day of the festival. Picture: Steve Riding
3. Leeds Festival 2001
Do you recognise any of the faces in the crowd here? Picture: James Hardisty
4. Leeds Festival 2001
Marilyn Manson performs on the Friday night. Picture: Tony Johnson
5. Leeds Festival 2001
American rapper Eminem was the headline act on the Friday night. Picture: James Hardisty
6. Leeds Festival 2001
This group of Elvis Presleys had travelled from Hull. Picture: Tony Johnson