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
13. Pool-in-Wharfedale
Do you remember Half Moon Inn landlord Jim Irvine? He warned the pub may have to stop serving food if the smoking in pubs ban become law. Pictured in November 2004.. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Holbeck
The Cross Keys landlord John Gyngell with staff Joanne Severn and Pascale Gayford. Pictured in August 2005. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
15. Armley
Do you remember Rose and Crown landlord Peter Jackson? He was offering the chance to play darts against Eric Bristow and raise money for St Gemma's Hospice in February 2005. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Hunslet
Parnaby Tavern landlord Mark Greenwood is pictured with pub pianist Bryan Massey in October 2004. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. The Junction, Beeston
Landlord Alexander Hand outside the Dewsbury Road boozer in February 2005. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Leeds city centre
The Palace landlord Terry Grason with Leeds Rhinos star Willie Poching in November 2004 after the watering hole was named YEP Pub Of The Year. | YPN Photo: YPN