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
13. Seacroift
Martin Burling has found a job packing shelves in Tesco's new store after being out of work for 20 years. He is pictured in September 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Crossgates
Peter Swallow raises money for St Peter's Hospice in Wetherby by asking shoppers to challenge him to a game of chess in a 'chess- a-thon" at Arndale Shopping Centre in December 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Kippax
Did you enjoy a meal here bac k in the day? Truffles restaurant on High Street pictured in September 2000. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
16. Crossgates
Staff at Barnado's charity shop - from left Jill Johnson, Betty Collett, Rose Underwood and Dolly Whitaker - congratulate Dorothy Cook on her long service. Pictured in October 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Seacroft
Sue and Martin Winbolt-Lewis set off on a training run in April 2000 ahead of the London Marathon. They are cheered on by Wilf Paish and children from WPF Councelling North at the Seacroft Parklands Children's Centre. | Steve Ridng Photo: Steve Riding
18. Garforth
Passengers waiting at the refurbished Garforth railway station in July 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN