Residents and businesses had survived the threat of the millennium bug (remember that!) and were feeling positive as the city hurtled into the year 2000. The Millennium Fountain at Eastgate was unveiled while the Leeds Tapestry went on show at Leeds City Station. It was also a 12 months which saw the return of Tetley's Shire Horses onto the streets while two Leeds high schools suffered contrasting fortunes. READ MORE: 26 Leeds publicans you may remember from the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Halton
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Irwin Arms public house on Selby Road at Halton pictured in September 2000. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. South Leeds
Three members of the City of Leeds Diving Team who had just returned from Canada. Pictured, from left, are Marc Holdsworth, Gavin Brown and Rebecca Burrows. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Harehills
The Roundhay Road base of Archway, a project to enable young people with a range of support needs to live independently in the community, pictured in September 2000. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Harehills
Compton Road Library, showing entrance to the building on Harehills Lane, in September 2000. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Harehills
Shops on Harehills Lane in September 2000, including Jack Fulton frozen foods, Greggs Bakers and Key Estates as well as Terry's Fruit Market with fruit flowers and vegetables on display outside. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Halton
Chapel Street, looking towards junction with Woodman Street in September 2000. Shops include the Haw Company, a Sandwich Bar, Gee Fashions and Cream Halton Carpet Centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net