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
7. Leeds United
Jason Wilcox makes his feelings clear to Tottenham's David Ginola during their FA Carling Premiership clash at Elland Road in February 2000 | PA Photo: PA
8. Leeds Rhinos
Adrian Morley goes over to score the winning try for Leeds Rhinos against St Helens in the fifth round of the Silk Cut Challenge Cup at Headingley. | PA Photo: PA
9. Leeds
Shauna the Chihuahua with Rebecca Hargeaves of Leeds after competing at Crufts. | PA Photo: PA
10. Leeds United
April 2000 and a poignant message on a floral tribute for Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus, the two Leeds United fans killed in Istanbul ahead of their sides UEFA cup match against Galatasaray. | PA Photo: PA
11. Leeds Bradford Airport
O' Briens Irish sandwhich bar opened at Leeds Bradford Airport in May 2000. | Hickes Photo: Hickes
12. Leeds city centre
This is Catylyst, one of the Leeds bands entered into the city council's Bright Young Things 2000 competition. Pictured (left, top, bottom) are Chris May, Steve Walduck and Ian Fenton. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd