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.

Pop in and discover how we preserve today’s experiences for future generations!