Love was in air as Leeds United left back Ian Harte enjoyed his own match of the day as he tied the knot with sweetheart Laura Kevitt. It was also a month sprinkled with celebrity stardust as a famous film star visited Leeds and a chart-topping band performed in the city. READ MORE: 29 Leeds pubs we have loved and lost LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in May 2001
These Cookridge Hospital radiographers were preparing to run the Race for Life. Back: Hazel Rodger, Gillian Stephen, Gemma O'Mara, Helen Dalton, Sarah Kinsey. Front: Gayle Anker, Helen Lancaster, Piral Gandhi, Melanie Bryan, Lynne Carley. Photo: Emma Nichols
2. Leeds in May 2001
Assistant manager Wendy Joy enjoys the company of three stray puppies - from left Mildred, Warren and Bernie - at the National Canine Defence League Centre at Adel. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
3. Leeds in May 2001
Students Rosie Don (left) and Louise Elliott queued for threee hours to meet film star Ray Park, (Darth Maul from the Phantom Menace) who visited Comicville in the Merrion Centre. Photo: Mel Hulme
4. Leeds in May 2001
Fran Healey of Travis performs on stage at Leeds Town Hall as part of the Music Live on Radio 1. Photo: Emma Nichols
5. Leeds in May 2001
Father and son Andrei and Andrei Jnr from The Moscow State Circus perform balancing acts on Woodhouse Moor. Photo: Emma Nichols
6. Leeds in May 2001
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott takes over as caller in a round of bingo and comes up with number 10 during a visit to The Frederick Hurdle Day Centre in Chapeltown. Photo: Justin Lloyd