Memories from a month fire destroyed a Leeds school
A firefighter picks his way through the remains of Leeds high school after a devastating blaze which took five hours to bring under control.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 26th Apr 2022, 04:45 BST
Updated 26th Apr 2022, 08:08 BST
The fire at Brigshaw Comprehensive at Allerton Bywater caused extensive damage estimated to be around £1 million. It wrecked 90 per cent of the main building in April 2000. It was also the month Leeds saw The Light, well a model of the proposed shopping centre in the city centre. It was a city looking ahead to new openings - city centre nightspot Tiger Tiger and Morrisons new store in Kirkstall. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 30 days in the life of your Leeds. READ MORE:Leeds in April 1999 - Why life was a drag for fundraisersLOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA?Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in April 2000
A model of the Light development in Leeds city centre. Photo: Mel Hulme
Bakers tried out the new ovens at Morrisons Kirkstall before the store officially opened to the public. Pictured is Simon Perfitt from St Anne's Shelter loading bread into his car with the help of Morrisons baker Mike Dixon. Photo: Claire Lim
Boxing champion Derek Roche, pictured centre, visited Delaney's Bar in Harehills where he presented prizes at Oakwood Rangers end of season awards ceremony. Photo: Mel Hulme
Leeds City Council aimed to raise awareness of the need to vot in the local elections by advertising on beermats. Pictured is a sample at The Ship Inn off Briggate. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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