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.
1. Liverpool life in the 00s
A crowded dancefloor at Cream, Liverpool in the 2000s. | Naki/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images Photo: Naki/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images
2. Liverpool life in the 00s
The Royal Liver Building at dusk, circa 2000. | English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images Photo: English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images
3. Liverpool life in the 00s
Former England and Liverpool striker Michael Owen circa 2000. | Tim Roney/Getty Images Photo: Tim Roney/Getty Images
4. Liverpool life in the 00s
Ravers don classic noughties hairstyles at Cream. | Naki/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images Photo: Naki/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images