The Leeds Club on Albion Place in the city centre opened its doors to the public for the first time. Built in 1820 as residences for the son and grandson of William Hey, a distinguished surgeon, the building was converted into the Leeds Club, a place where the city's leaders could meet, in 1849 and given a new facade. A Historic England listing record described the building as having "fine and very complete nineteenth century interior decoration" and draws attention to the "very fine" men's lavatory in the basement with "coloured marble sinks with completely original fittings". This was Leeds in September 2002, a month which featured plenty of fundraising for good causes and the opening of a new city centre hotel. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in September 2002
BHS at the White Rose Shopping Centre staged a Breast Cancer Fashion Show. Pictured are models Anne Gibson and Claire Sanderson. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Leeds in September 2002
Shirley and Darren Sheridan pictured in the kitchen of their dream home in Fearnville which had flooded five times in 14 months. Photo: Tony Johnson
9. Leeds in September 2002
Notre Dame Sixth Form College football team. Pictured, back row from left, are Patrick Thurston, Stephen Richardson, Michael Mills, Joe Rossiter, Simon Payne, Niall O'Brien, Tom Randall, Lee Walton. Front row, from left, are Paul Bateson, Joe Liddell, Michael Cooke, Jordan Yorath, Daniel Maynard and Michael Browne. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Leeds in September 2002
Teachers Carol Lovett, Judith Smithson, Sue Yearby and Devey from Waterloo Infants School in Pudsey were preparing to take part in the Great North Run. Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Leeds in September 2002
The new city centre Novotel welcomed guests for the first time. Pictured, from left, are Simona Risidi (receptionist), Samantha Carvis (conference coordinator) and Louise Stubbs (receptionist) Photo: Jack Hickes
12. Leeds in September 2002
Members of the Tall Person's Club of Great Britain met at Whitkirk in Leeds. Pictured, from left, are Justin Bellhouse, Belinda Davy, Cliff Lyon, Scott Whaley, Neil Summers, Susie Daniel, Matthew Langmaid and Deborah Leng. Photo: James Hardisty