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
25. Temple Newsam
TV weatherman Ian McCaskill measures the age of trees in Temple Newsam Park with help from Chris Minshull and Hannah Priestley. He launched the "Great Trees of Yorkshire " campaign which aimed to raise awareness of trees and their importance in our everyday lives. Pictured in May 2000. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
26. Temple Newsam
Litter dumped in the grounds of Temple Newsam Park left over from the Leeds Festival 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
27. Garforth
This is Dr David Stephens, head teacher at Garforth Community College, who was retiring in June 2000. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
28. Temple Newsam
Glen Gorner from Leeds Services Parks Department lowers a time capsule into the hole ready for the covering on the edge of the Millennium Wood in November 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
29. Seacroft
Some of the children who attend the Seacroft Children's Club on South Parkway. Pictured in December 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
30. Seacroft
Phillippino nurses, from left, Maria Christina Motas, Kathleen Marino, Mellany Comia and Alvic Alon at Seacroft Hospital with Sister Marjorie Horner in July 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN