Take a look back at Liverpool in the noughties with this nostalgic photo gallery.
From the end of the once popular Waterloo Cup to the passing of George Harrison and the unveiling of the sparkling John Lennon Airport, a lot happened in Liverpool in the early 2000s.
Creamfields held its final festival at the site of the old Liverpool Airport, Queen Elizabeth II visited the city and clubbers enjoyed memorable nights out at Garlands and Cream.
We have scoured the archives to find a selection of brilliant photographs, showcasing what life in Liverpool was like in the early 2000s and just how much the city has changed over the last twenty years.
Festival-goers at Creamfields at the old Liverpool Airport site in 2000. Photo: Tristan O'Neill/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images
6. Liverpool life in the 00s
Goodison Park, home of Everton FC, in November 2000. Photo: Gary M Prior/Allsport/Getty
7. Liverpool life in the 00s
Tom Doyle of Ireland parts company with his mount Esprit de Cotte at the 11th fence during the 2001 Martell Grand National held at Aintree. Photo: Mike Hewitt /Allsport/Getty
8. Liverpool life in the 00s
The Liverpool tour bus moves through crowds of fans on its parade to display the team's three trophies, the UEFA Cup, Worthington Cup and FA Cup, through the streets of Liverpool - May 2001. Photo: Clive Brunskill/Allsport/Getty
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