Commuter Barbara Atkinson had to be rescued after finding herself trapped in her car in the flooded underpass of the West Street car park in the city centre. This was Leeds in 2000, a year which kicked off with everyone breathing a collective sigh of relief having survived the millennium bug – remember that? It was a 12 months which proved the end of an era for generations of Leeds shoppers with the closure of C&A’s Boar Lane store. Enjoy these 20 photo memories, 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 city. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in 2000
The Chapeltown and Harehills Area Motorcycle Project (CHAMP) was given £20,000 to replace stolen motorcycles at its Sheepscar headquarters in October 2000. Pictured with project members is manager Elwin Bailor. Photo: Mike Cowling
14. Leeds in 2000
Members of the Australian Rugby League Team enjoy a night out at the Walkaboutin the city centre during their tour for the Rugby World Cup. Pictured are Trent Barret (left) and captain Brad Fittler (right). Photo: Claire Lim
15. Leeds in 2000
November 2000 and hundreds turned out to pay their respects on Rememberance Sunday in Leeds city centre. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
16. Leeds in 2000
September 2000 and pictured are two of the many wagons who staged a go slow through Leeds city centre in protest about the high price of fuel. Photo: Mike Cowling
17. Leeds in 2000
Kippax's Arthur Boothroyd with his home made 'Empress of Kippax' miniature showman's engine a quarter size of the original. He finished it in 1987 made from scrap metal and other odds and ends and was displaying it at Ledsham Fayre in September 2000. Photo: Gary Longbottom
18. Leeds in 2000
James and Rene Norman were the first shoppers at Tesco Extra in Seacroft after they won a 'Mr and Mrs style' competition to officially open the store in November 2000. Photo: Gary Longbottom