Crossgates, Seacroft, Garforth, Kippax, Temple Newsam, Methley, Barwick and Thorner are all featured in this rewind to 2000, a year in community-spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports action as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 37 photos take you back to east Leeds in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Crossgates
Killingbeck police officers PC Paul Mcguinness, left, and PC James Bruce donate stolen products to Barnardo's manager, Jill Johnson, at her shop in December 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Garforth
One lady has trouble dealing with the smell of the spillage of animal blood on the town's Main Street in August 2000. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Crossgates
Members at Vickers Social Club were celebrating in March 2000 after it had been saved from closure. Pictured, from left, are Coun Lee Benson, George Mudie MP and secretary Colin Whittaker. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Kippax
Did you book a holiday from here back in the day? Kippax Travel pictured in January 2000. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
11. Crossgates
Coronation Street actor, John Savident, who played the larger than life butcher, Fred Elliott, called into the Arndale Centre in November 2000 to talk with shoppers and serve in a local award winning butchers' shop. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Garforth
Teacher Margaret Martin was retiring from Green Lane Primary School inJuly 2000 after 28 years of service. | YPN Photo: YPN