The new fountain on the roundabout at the bottom of Eastgate was officially switched on. This was Leeds in January 2000 at the dawn of the new millennium, a month which also featured shoppers getting used to metrication for goods sold by weight. It was also a 31 days which saw a model of model Millennium Square unveiled. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase city centre landmarks as well as memories from around the suburbs with Meanwood, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay and Bramley all in focus. 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
The new fountain on the roundabout at the bottom of Eastgate was officially switched on. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Leeds city centre
Shoppers were getting used to metrication for goods sold by weight. Pictured is Julie Smith at work on Ryan's fruit and veg store in Kirkgate Market. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
3. Bramley
John Battle MP signs up for the first share certificate in the new Bramley RLFC given to him by two of the new directors Helen Colbeck, left, and Vanessa Burnley in front of the Bramley shield at the Old Vic pub. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
4. Belle Isle
One of the heats of the girls 800 metres gets under way as part of the Sportshall Athletics Challenge held at South Leeds Stadium. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Headingley
Ronnie the Rhino at the launch of the new service bus, decorated in the club's colours. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
6. Roundhay
Tesco's charity co-ordinator Anthony Richmond and Leeds Macmillan nurse Kath Tuck launch Tesco Macmillan Charity of the Year. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby