2002 proved to be a boom time for bars, pubs hotels and restaurants in the heart of your Leeds thanks to a raft of new openings with a new generation of party-goers determined let their hair down. This gallery of memories showcases some of the nightspots on offer as well as looking at some of the new stories making the news headlines in the city centre. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Did you enjoy a might out here? Tiger Tiger pictured in July 2002. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Leeds United defender Michael Duberry pictured shopping in October 2002. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
3. Leeds city centre
Henry's on Greek Street pictured in July 2002. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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January 2002 and commuters search for more details as delays carried on at Leeds City Station over the Arriva strike. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Jazz pianist Matthew Bourne pictured at The Wardrobe on St Peters Square in August 2002. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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Inside the SAS Radisson Hotel in May 2002. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson