Originally built as a cinema, The Majestyk was a cheesy, free and easy nightspot for Leeds nightlife dwellers for many years, and when it closed it left a gaping hole in the lives of many.Originally built as a cinema, The Majestyk was a cheesy, free and easy nightspot for Leeds nightlife dwellers for many years, and when it closed it left a gaping hole in the lives of many.
Originally built as a cinema, The Majestyk was a cheesy, free and easy nightspot for Leeds nightlife dwellers for many years, and when it closed it left a gaping hole in the lives of many. | YPN

16 things you'll know if you grew up in Leeds during the 2000s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 22nd Jun 2024, 11:15 BST

Let’s face it, it doesn’t come much better than growing up in Leeds.

And if you were lucky enough to grow up in Leeds in the 2000s, well, you hit the jackpot. The first time you were allowed into town felt like the opening of a new world, and by the time you were of drinking age - or even a little younger (we won't tell!) - well, there was no other place to be. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

The Tetley may now be a creative space but to many it will always be the iconic, dark satanic mill of Tetleys Brewery, where your dads pints were born.

7. The Tetley was a brewery

The Tetley may now be a creative space but to many it will always be the iconic, dark satanic mill of Tetleys Brewery, where your dads pints were born. | YPNPhoto: YPN

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The NME first coined the term New Yorkshire in 2005 to describe the enormous wave of indie groups coming out of Gods county at the time. It shifted the city's focus from house music.

8. The music was awesome

The NME first coined the term New Yorkshire in 2005 to describe the enormous wave of indie groups coming out of Gods county at the time. It shifted the city's focus from house music. | YPNPhoto: YPN

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With no Trinity Leeds in sight, a day at the shops meant a five-mile hike trudging around.

9. Going into the city centre shopping was an all day affair

With no Trinity Leeds in sight, a day at the shops meant a five-mile hike trudging around. | YPNPhoto: YPN

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Anyone who grew up in 2000s Leeds owned (or still owns) a garment or two from Ace. It was an independent clothes shop with all manner of styles.

10. Ace clothes was ace

Anyone who grew up in 2000s Leeds owned (or still owns) a garment or two from Ace. It was an independent clothes shop with all manner of styles. | YPNPhoto: YPN

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The early 2000s saw David OLeary and his young squad take on the Premier League and beyond, even managing a semi-final place in the Champions League.

11. Champions League glory was in sight

The early 2000s saw David OLeary and his young squad take on the Premier League and beyond, even managing a semi-final place in the Champions League. | YPNPhoto: YPN

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For years Leeds Jongleurs was a staple for work nights out and Christmas dos, and saw acts such as Julian Clary, Alan Carr and Peter Kay tread the boards.

12. Jongleurs was brilliant

For years Leeds Jongleurs was a staple for work nights out and Christmas dos, and saw acts such as Julian Clary, Alan Carr and Peter Kay tread the boards. | YPNPhoto: YPN

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