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

43. Methley
Methley Boat Club on the River Calder becomes completely flooded, and boat enthusiasts start to clear debris that has washed in from the Wakefield area. Pictured in October 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN

44. Kippax
KIppax CC bowler Alan Boyer fires down a delivery against Bramhope durin g the Wetherby League clash in July 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN

45. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of east Leeds in 2000 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN


