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
19. Leeds in May 2000
Coronation Street actress Liz Dawn pours a cup of tea for pensioner Helen Rothery at the launch of the Stay Warm scheme at Kirkgate Market. Photo: Mel Hulme
20. Leeds in May 2000
Bakery manager Dave Smith tests out the ovens before the opening of Morrisons Kirkstall store. The bread was donated to St Annes Shelter to distribute to the city's homeless. Photo: Claire Lim
21. Leeds in May 2000
This all that remained of one block of classrooms at Allerton Grange High after a devastating fire. Photo: Gary Longbottom
22. Leeds in May 2000
Passers-by were given the chance to view the ongoing construction work for the Millennium Square in front of Leeds Civic Hall. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
23. Leeds in May 2000
This is Jade Seal who was crowned Richmond Hill May Queen at the May festival service held at St.Hilda's Church. Photo: Emma Nichols
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