Our Histories: Leeds in the 2000s

The first quarter of the 21st century has been a time of extraordinary change for us all. We’ve entered a new millennium and witnessed technological advances that were once unimaginable, from the rise of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to the way we communicate every day. Together, we experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, which transformed how many of us lived, worked and connected with one another. In 2022, we witnessed the end of an era with the death of Queen Elizabeth, followed by the coronation of King Charles III in 2023.

While these national events made the headlines, the West Yorkshire Archive Service preserves another side of the story: the local, everyday histories of Leeds people who lived through them. Through photographs and diaries, records of community projects and local businesses, and with personal memories and stories, these archives capture what life has been like in Leeds from the year 2000, to now.

Join us at the Leeds office of the West Yorkshire Archive Service on Friday 18th September, for a pop-up exhibition of archives showcasing Leeds in the 2000s. Discover how we preserve today’s experiences for future generations.

Date: Friday 18th September
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: West Yorkshire Archive Service Leeds, Nepshaw Lane South, Morley, LS27 7JQ
FREE, no booking required

Timings

Friday 18 September:

10:00am - 4:00pm

Location & directions

West Yorkshire Joint Services, Nepshaw Lane South, Gildersome, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7JQ

Directions:

West Yorkshire Archive Service Leeds is located within the West Yorkshire Joint Services building. Please come to the main reception where a member of staff will direct you through to the exhibition.

Contact on day:

Vicky Grindrod

Telephone number:

+441135353010

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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