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
37. Seacroft
Do you remember Wilf Spencer? He was s till playing the organ of St James Church on his 80th birthday in March 2000. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
38. Thorner
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Beehive. Pictured in February 2000 is landlord Tino Gonzalez. | YPN Photo: YPN
39. Thorner
Picture framer and artist Bob Kettlewell chooses a paint. He is pictured in January 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
40. Barwick-in-Elmet
Meet Dennis and Carole Ward who had registered their home as a possiable film location. Pictured in August 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
41. Great Preston
Methley's Ken Smith takes the opportunity to visit the Sunshine Miners Landmark at St Aidan's open cast coal site, during an open day in July 2000. The 115OB walking dragline was the oldest surviving machine in Europe. | YPN Photo: YPN
42. Methley
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The New Queen pictured in September 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN