Architect John Thorpe was photographed at the side of a model of Millennium Square, heralded as the city’s flagship project to mark the year 2000. The budget for the project was £12 million and was to be jointly funded by Leeds City Council and the Millennium Commission. Elsewhere the latest part of the Leeds Tapestry was revealed and the Leeds Millennium fountain was switched on at Eastgate. This was Leeds in January 2000 - is it a city you remember?
7. Leeds in January 2000
Intake Arts College student Natalie Anderson sang at the official unveiling of the latest part of the Leeds Tapestry at the Marriott Hotel. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
8. Leeds in January 2000
The Cannan and Deighton families from Farsley were filmed for trailers ahead of the next series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Pictured, back row, Alison and Terry Deighton with sons Matthew and Scott. Front row right John and Linda Cannan with sons Daniel and Liam. Photo: James Hardisty
9. Leeds in January 2000
Pupils from Farnley Park High School rehearse for their production of The Golden Door. Photo: Justin Lloyd
10. Leeds in January 2000
Stuart Priestley (front) with his team in the Leeds United Travel Shop.
11. Leeds in January 2000
Bus driver Trevor Gibson with a group of children from Beeston Primary who took part in the Schools Environmental Charter, inviting schools to submit their own environmental message to a charter that will be presented to Downing Street.
12. Leeds in January 2000
Finding a smile at rehearsals is Rebecca Holmes, one of the youngest members of the Bramley majorettes who were awarded money from the Millennium Fund.