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
13. 9/11 remembered
Children from St Peter's C of E Primary School in Leeds light a candle during the service a remember the victims. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
14. 9/11 remembered
The Rev Canon Graham Smith lights a candle at Leeds Parish Church to remember the victims. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
15. 9/11 remembered
Youngsters Charlotte Ling, Victoria Allen, Christopher Ling and Shauna Grayson walked around the Naburn estate in Whinmoor to raise money for the victims. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
16. Has this gallery brought back memories?
Share your memories with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom