Construction work for Millennium Square in front of Leeds Civic Hall was well underway in May 2000. Spy-holes and fish eye lenses were placed in the perimeter security fencing to let the public keep an eye on the progress. Elsewhere motorists were being driven to distraction by the closure of a city centre route to traffic. Park Row was the focus of frustration for drivers. READ MORE: 29 Leeds pubs we have loved and lost LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in may 2000
One of the many signs around the city centre helping make motorists aware of the closure of Park Row. Photo: James Hardisty
2. Leeds in May 2000
Parents of pupils at Adel Primary were in training for the Corporate Challenge to raise funds for the school extension. Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. Leeds in may 2000
Set designer Mike Kingham on the set of A Taste for Change which was to feature a cast of 55 from Leeds and be performed at the Millennium Dome in June 2000. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
4. Leeds in May 2000
Pupils at Roundhay School were being filmed for the BBC Learning Zone programme Across and Beyond. Pictured is cameraman Peter Loring and sound recordist Dave Brabants. Photo: Mel Hulme
5. Leeds in May 2000
Ten-pin bowling champion Tim Mack visits LA Bowl. He is pictured teaching members of The Young Bowlers Club Photo: Emma Nichols
6. Leeds in May 2000
The Tom Roberts Jazz Band members Eddie Bown (left) and Terry Arnold play to morning commuters at Leeds Station. The entertainment was part of the BBC's Music on the Move, a UK wide five day long music festival. Photo: Dan Oxtoby