A 16-year-old held a fake gun to the head of a shop manageress at Threshers on Lidgett Lane as his pal filmed the terrifying ordeal - then told police it was a joke. The youth pointed the pistol at the terrified staff worker and ordered her to hand over cash before running off empty-handed. The pair then returned to the shop to tell police the raid was a joke and that the gun was a water pistol. This was December 2002 and the memory is one of 22 photos plucked from Yorkshire Post archive charting life around Moortown in the early 2000s. Landmarks, shops, restaurants and pubs are featured as well as other news stories making the headlines in the first three years of the dawn of a new millennium. READ MORE: 31 meticulous photos take you back to Moortown in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Moortown in the early 2000s
HRH Princess Alexandra chats to pupils from Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, from left, Richard Wilkinson, Jade Swithinbank and Kyle Rennison during her visit to St Gemma's Hospice in April 2003. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Moortown in the early 2000s
Artist Norrie Hardman and ceramic artist Rebecca Appleby display their work in the garden of neighbour Chris Garbutt in Stainburn Terrace in October 2002. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Moortown in the early 2000s
Yorkshire Water employees joined players to clean-up club grounds after donating £2,500 to Moortown Junior Rugby Club in October 2002. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. Moortown in the early 2000s
Tommy Atkin pictured at Brackenwood Community Centre in January 2003. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Moortown in the early 2000s
Sunday morning worship by the Dominion City Church at The Highwood Hotel in February 2003. Pictured, from left, are Brenda Burgess, Pastor Cherles Onasile, Istvan Allen, David Burgess, Marlene Chambers, 18 month-old Zaccai Chambers, Pastor John Chambers and Grant Marshall. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Moortown in the early 2000s
Fire strike at Moortown Fire Station in February 2003. Pictured is sub officer Chris Allen with fellow firefighters. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby