It was a 12 months which featured Leeds United hit the back of the net with the opening of a new superstore in the city centre much to delight of the fanbase. The Leeds Tapestry, a community arts project to celebrate the millennium went on show to the public and a new city centre fountain left people gushing with pride. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase city centre landmarks as well as memories from around the suburbs with Armley, Headingley, Moortown and Thorner in focus. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture 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
Coronation Street star Liz Dawn officially opens the Leeds United superstore on Albion Street in November 2000. She is pictured with Nigel Martyn, left, and Jonathan Woodgate. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
2. Leeds city centre
The Leeds Tapestry on display at Leeds City Station in October 2000. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
3. Leeds city centre
The new fountain on the roundabout at the bottom of Eastgate after its' official switch on in January 2000. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Leeds city centre
Commuter Barbara Atkinson had a lucky escape after she found herself trapped in her car in the flooded underpass of the West Street car park in October 2000. | Andy Manning Photo: Andy Manning
5. Moortown
June 2000 and Mark James studies a Leeds Civic Trust blue plaque commemorating the 1929 Ryder Cup match between the USA and GB at Moortown Golf Club. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
6. Leeds
Were you watching At Home With The Braithwaites in January 2000? Set in Leeds it explored the hidden secrets lurking beneath the surface of an 'ordinary' family. | Third Party Photo: Third Party