Nelson Mandela visited the city for a number of reasons after touching down at Leeds Bradford Airport in April 2001. He received the Freedom of the City, formally opened Millennium Square and rededicated Mandela Gardens, named after him as a gesture of support as he spent his 16th year in prison on Robben Island. Around 5,000 people watched him take to the stage in Millennium Square alongside countryman and Leeds United captain Lucas Radebe. Even his momentary confusion of Liverpool for Leeds was forgiven. April 2001 was also a month the city's football fans were looking ahead to a visit from Valencia ahead of Leeds United's Champions League semi-final first leg clash at Elland Road. Enjoy these photo memories charting a month in the life of your city. READ MORE: Memories from a month fire destroyed a Leeds school LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in April 2001
Little Zack Jones and his mum discover Maynard Flip Flip, the man in a box performing at St James's Hospital as part of tonic Arts Week.
8. Leeds in April 2001
A series of celebrity toilet seats went up for auction to raise money for charity. Pictured is Emmerdale actress Nicola Wheeler with a toilet seat signed by the cast.
9. Leeds in April 2001
Generous staff at Woolworths in the White Rose Centre raised £3,550.65 for Martin House after a year long fundraising drive. Pictured is Carolyn Carpenter, assistant fundraiser at Martin House, who called in at the store to thank the staff and their families.
10. Leeds in April 2001
A day of celebration for Israeli independence at Leeds Grammar School started with Israeli song and dance band Kiryat Motzkin performing to pupils. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Leeds in April 2001
William Hague visited Pudsey Grangefield School where he took part in a question and answer session with pupils. Photo: Justin Lloyd
