Leeds United welcomed new £7.2 million signing Olivier Dacourt from Lens while club legend John Charles received an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Metropolitan University. Elsewhere it proved a bad day at the office for one lorry driver while a protest by private hire drivers brought city centre traffic to a standstill. Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in June 2000. READ MORE: 16 photos that will take you back to Leeds in 2000 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in June 2000
Lee Chapman and wife Leslie Ash arrive at arrive at their restaurant Teatro which opened in the city centre. Photo: Gary Longbottom
14. Leeds in June 2000
Lereds United legend John Charles received an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Metropolitan University at Leeds Civic Hall.
15. Leeds in June 2000
This is Bridie Duggan who served as a cook in the members service kitchen at Leeds Civic Hall for 26 different Lord Mayors. Photo: Emma Nichols
16. Leeds in June 2000
One of the new study spaces in Leeds Central Library. Some of the rooms were opened up taking away high book shelves. Photo: Emma Nichols
17. Leeds in June 2000
Members of the Benton Park School, Samba band and Tim Garbutt of Leeds band Utah Saints officially launch Breeze 2000 festival at the Leeds Warner Village.
18. Leeds in June 2000
Leeds United U14s girls team. Back: Sarah Dobby, Suzy Gamble, Lauren Render, Rebecca Storr, Claire Owen, Jenny Adams and Emma Bentley. Front: Claire Pert, Vanessa Mitchell, Toni Price, Sarah Hobson, Kim Bridges and Cheryl Haley. Photo: James Hardisty