Fire devastated The Dyneley Arms at Pool-in-Wharfedale while The Duke of William located in the Tetley’s yard was demolished. This was Leeds in 2002, a year which brought devastating flooding to communities and at the same time a city building for the future. Enjoy these photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting a year in the life of your Leeds. READ MORE: 21 photos to take you back to Leeds in 2001 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in 2002
Firefighters dampen down after a blaze ripped through The Dyneley Arms. Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Leeds in 2002
The Duke of William public house was demolished at Tetley's Brewery in May 2002. Photo: Mel Hulme
3. Leeds in 2002
A view down Mabgate towards inner city ring road showing the City Of Mabgate Inn on the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds in 2002
The River Wharfe in full flow at the Bridge Street Bridge in Otley in April 2002. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds in 2002
A memorial to Police Sergeant John Speed on Kirkgate pictured in March 2002. He was killed on October 31, 1984, during the course of his duty near the Parish Church. There was also a memorial in Millgarth police station. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds in 2002
Eastgate fountain taken from Eastgate towards Quarry Hill House in March 2002. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net