This collection of pictures from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive takes us back to Temple Newsam Park in 2001 - the third year that the festival had been hosted in the city after the organisers of Reading Festival decided to set up a twin event in the North.
Headlining the main stage that year were the American rapper Eminem, Scottish rock band Travis and Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers.
Other acts performing that year included Marilyn Manson, Green Day, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Supergrass, Iggy Pop and Papa Roach.
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7. Leeds Festival 2001
A fan hoisted up on someone's shoulders gets a great view of the main stage despite the huge crowds gathered. Picture: James Hardisty
8. Leeds Festival 2001
Gaz Coombes, of Supergrass, performs with the band on the Sunday night. Picture: Mark Bickerdike.
10. Leeds Festival 2001
Huey from the Fun Lovin' Criminals on stage. Picture: Mark Bickerdike
11. Leeds Festival 2001
Nicky Wire on stage with the Manic Street Preachers as the band closed out the festival in the Sunday night headline slot. Picture: Mark Bickerdike