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
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Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Ship Inn off Briggate pictured in August 2002. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
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May 2002 and the Grand Theatre had lodged plans for a major refurbishment. | Gerard Binks Photo: Gerard Binks
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January 2002 and the new ice rink at Millennium Square sees Leeds Civic Hall reflected in the ice. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Slug and Lettuce pictured in July 2002. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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November 2002 and lap dancing club Purple Door was offering pole dancing lessons as a Christmas gift for a wife or girlfriend. Pictured is dancer Elle James. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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The new GNER train named Golden Jubilee at Leeds City Station pictured in April 2002. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty