Billy Kirtley owner of Rothwell Pets and Reptiles Centre, saved the life of Peabod, a young Bearded Dragon lizard, by giving it a kiss of life. Our photo shows Billy and Peapod with his owner Nicola Slater. This was June in 2001, a month which featured Prime Minister Tony Blair enjoying a Saturday morning walk about on a Leeds estate and a well-known Coronation Street actress was in the city on a green fingered mission. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 30 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in June 2001
A burned out car in Leeds city centre after hundreds of rioters piled on to the streets setting alight cars and throwing bricks. After a two-hour stand-off in which police had kept their distance, trouble again flared up when riot officers and police dogs moved into action. Photo: John Giles
8. Leeds in June 2001
Youngsters play football amongst the debris left by Leeds City Council during work to properties on Grayrigg Close in Halton Moor.
9. Leeds in June 2001
Leeds United striker Michael Bridges launches the Adidas football tournament at South Leeds Stadium involving youngsters from local schools.
10. Leeds in June 2001
Some of the winners at the Leeds Billiards and Snooker Association presentation night at Rowland Road WMC.
11. Leeds in June 2001
Val Fell (centre) with her family Lucille Kelly, Nicola Cahill, Kelly Fell, Jackie Allison, Dot Allison and Jean Allison, who between them have lost more than 16st in weight.
12. Leeds in June 2001
Coronation Street actress Thelma Barlow visited Leeds on a green fingered mission. She is pictured discussing organic gardening with Grounds For Change co-ordinator Helen Stathers at the Hovingham Avenue allotments in Harehills.