These photos raise a glass to the landlords, landladys and bar staff at watering holes across Leeds who served up a drink, a smile and conversation on a daily basis in the middle of the first half of the new millennium. Each will be a familiar face to a generation of drinkers who enjoyed a tipple or two on a lunchtime, after work or on a night. Many of these photos were taken to run alongside the YEP's Taverner column which reviewed a pub in the city each week. Is your local from back in the day featured? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. The Omnibus
Do you remember Peter and Angela Mills? The ran The Omnibus on Sharpe Lane in Middleton. Pictured in July 2007. Photo: YPN
8. The New Inn, Headingley
Landland Peter Grantham, and David Hall, chairman of Far Headingley Village Society check the time on the' No Tick' clock in December 2006.. Photo: YPN
9. The Bingley Arms, Bardsey
Publicans Michael and Janet Schofield outside The Bingley Arms in November 2006.. Photo: YPN
10. The Highland, Burley
Landlord Steve Searle of the Highland pub on Cavendish Street. Pictured in April; 2006. Photo: YPN
11. The Garden Gate, Hunslet
Landlord Gary Eve pictured in the corridor at the Garden Gate in February 2005. Photo: YPN
12. The Gaping Goose, Garforth
Landlord Trevor Foster hands a fund raising cheque over to Ann Buckler, Unit General Manager of Daniel Yorath House in June 2005. Photo: YPN