The high streets of Leeds city centre were awash with excitement, entertainment and vibrancy in 2001. Here, we've dug into the YEP's archives to bring you photo gems from two decades ago.High streets in the city centre featured in the gallery include Briggate - Leeds' most famous shopping parade - The Headrow, Albion Street and Vicar Lane.
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1. Leeds city centre high streets in 2001
Bargain hunters queue outside Next for the New Year sales on Albion Street, Leeds, on December 27, 2001. Photo: TONY JOHNSON
2. Leeds city centre high streets in 2001
Christmas lights on Vicar Lane, Leeds city centre, pictured on November 8, 2001. Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Leeds city centre high streets in 2001
A queue forms at Toymaster shop in the Headrow Centre, in Leeds city centre, which is selling the only Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Lego kit, in Leeds, which is the Christmas hit with children, in 2001. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
4. Leeds city centre high streets in 2001
The new Zara store, which was opening on Briggate, and replaced the old M&S shop. Pictured on November 8, 2001. Photo: Claire Lim
5. Leeds city centre high streets in 2001
The Transplant Games parade heads up the Headrow, Leeds for the opening on July 26, 2001. Photo: Simon Hulme
6. Leeds city centre high streets in 2001
Launch of the Rhythms of the City in Briggate, Leeds, pictured are the Boneshakers entertaining crowds in 2001. Photo: James Hardisty