They lined Briggate in Leeds city centre to get their hands on tickets for the city's New Year's Eve celebrations in Millennium Square which as this gallery demonstrates was still a construction site at the time. Elsewhere Leeds United fans had plenty to shout about thanks to a big, big money signing and the opening of a new superstore. Flooding was causing issues in an east Leeds village while a couple opened a new supermarket. This was Leeds in November 2000 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: Leeds in November 1995 - 13 stories making the news
1. Leeds in November 2000
Flood damage forced the closure of Swillington Bridge which was left unstable. Photo: Claire Lim
2. Leeds in November 2000
Howzat! The Western Terrace at Headingley was being demolished and rebuilt.
3. Leeds in November 2000
Leeds United's new £18 million signing Rio Ferdinand was introduced to the supporters at Elland Road ahead of the clash with Arsenal. Photo: PA
4. Leeds in November 2000
A parent and child from the Cottingley estate with a new booklet 'Drugs Don't Work' a collection of poetry and revelations from the communities Parents in Pain group. Photo: Justin Lloyd
5. Leeds in November 2000
Eirik Bakke opened the new Gameplay store at the White Rose Centre ahead of Leeds United's clash with Arsenal at Elland Road. He enjoyed a game on the Dreamcast against Kai Stephenson, 13, from Kippax. Photo: Steve Riding
6. Leeds in November 2000
This time capsule was buried at Millennium Wood near Temple Newsam.