Let’s turn back the clock and explore Wolverhampton's past through 11 captivating photos from the early 2000s, showcasing life just after the millennium.
It was December 2000, when Wolverhampton was formally declared to be a new 'city', alongside two other newly formed cities being Brighton and Hove and Inverness.
It was a time of great celebration for the city.
Many travelled to sign the Express & Star's Roll of Honour and celebrate city status.
Today we’re taking a trip down memory lane and looking back at life in Wolverhampton during the early 2000s.
While there have been noticeable changes, many fundamental elements remain unchanged.
Scroll down below to see 11 photos capturing life in the early 2000s:
1. The Canal Club, 2000
A busy night at The Canal Club, Wolverhampton, 19.06.2000. | Local Library
2. Wolverhampton getting city status
Councillor Norman Davies in 2000 when Wolverhampton was granted city status. | Local Library
3. Wolverhampton St George, 2003
An old Midland Metro tram pictured here at the Wolverhampton St Georges platform in 2003 | Local Library
4. Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's 2003-04
Tony Adams and former Crossroads co-star Jane Rossington at the end of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's 2003-04 pantomime Peter Pan, with Bobby Ball, Sheila Kerr, Beth Humphreys, and Lee Brennan. | Local Library