They turn back the clock to 2002 and bring into focus a range of stories making the headlines during a 12 months to remember. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Allerton Bywater, Harewood, Rothwell, Beeston and LS7 ll in focus. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Eastgate fountain taken from Eastgate towards Quarry Hill House pictured in March 2002. Visible in the centre is the rear of a statue unveiled in March 2001 of Arthur Louis Aaron. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Rothwell
The Rothwell Jawbones on Wood Lane pictured in March 2002. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
The Dortmund Drayman on Dortmund Square in March 2002. On the left in the background is a news agent and on the right St. John's shopping centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Mabgate
A view down Mabgate towards inner city ring road showing the City Of Mabgate Inn on the right. The Inn with its green tile facade dates C.1857 and has a cholera burial ground opposite. Hanging flower baskets decorate the exterior and a sign advertises a beer garden and bar lunches and that it is a Whitbread Inn. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Otley
River Wharfe and Bridge Street bridge in April 2002. In foreground is a paving and grassed area showing evidence of flooding, visible on the right is a well. The church in the distance is Bridge Street United Reform Church. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Sheepscar
The Pointer pub at Sheepscar intersection in March 2002. It was opened in the 1930s by landlord Joseph Vessey as Pointer Inn The Irish Bar. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net