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:
9. Wolverhampton at Christmas, 2004
The festive side of Wolverhampton with the City alight with an array of colour for the Christmas and New Year, 2004. | Local Library
10. W. T. M. Snape, 2002
W. T. M. Snape, a tea and coffee shop in Queen Street, Wolverhampton. This old shop in closed down in 2002. | Local Library
11. Local swimming pool, 2004
Swancote swimming pool near Wolverhampton in 2004 | Local Library