A protest by private hire drivers brought Leeds city centre to a standstill in June 2000 while a new restaurant run by two familiar faces were the talk of the town. Leeds United welcomed a £7 million midfielder and major retail developments were starting to take shape. Is Leeds in June 2000 a city you remember? READ MORE: 16 things you'll know if you grew up in Leeds during the 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in June 2000
Former Leeds United striker Lee Chapman and wife actress Leslie Ash opened their new restaurant Teatro on Concordia Street in the city centre.
2. Leeds in June 2000
Beautiful mosaics, tiles, terracotta and stained glass were discovered while Leeds Central Library was being refurbished.
3. Leeds in June 2000
There was traffic chaos on the city centre loop as private hire drivers protested after being banned from Park Row.
4. Leeds in June 2000
A Macduff meat lorry lays on its side in the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Photo: James Hardisty
5. Leeds in June 2000
New signing Olivier Dacourt arrived at Elland Road from French club Lens. The midfielder would go on to make 57 appearances for the Whites scoring three goals. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Leeds in June 2000
Orange colouring was finding its way into the reservoir at Farnley in west Leeds.