The response from Leeds and its residents from that fateful Tuesday in 2001 when the world and democracy came under attack was one of compassion, defiance and solidarity. It was a city, like the rest of the world, desperate to make sense of the horrific events, looking for answers and gripped by a sense of helplessness. These photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, capture the raw emotion of the public mood on the day as well as the weeks and months which followed the attacks. Tears and silence were common themes as Leeds attempted to honour the fallen. READ MORE: 21 of the best photos take you back to Leeds city centre in 2001 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. 9/11 remembered
'World on red alert' read the YEP newspaper bill as shoppers on Albion Street stopped to pay their respects. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. 9/11 remembered
Shoppers on Albion Street stop to pay their respects. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. 9/11 remembered
Shoppers on Albion Street in Leeds city centre, stop to pay their respects. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. 9/11 remembered
Shoppers at Asda's Pudsey Owlcotes Centre store observe a silence in memory of the victims. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. 9/11 remembered
Staff at Asda's Pudsey Owlcotes Centre store pause to reflect on the horrific events during a three minute silence. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
12. 9/11 remembered
Firefighers and support staff at Leeds Fire Station observe a minutes silence. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme