This cycle lane on York Road was the talk of Leeds in 2001 and left baffled and mystified residents asking is this the UK's shortest? The spring of that year featured a visits to the city by Prime Minister Tony Blair and fashion designer Jeff Banks and also saw the opening of Getaway Girls, a charity aimed at empowering girls and young women to learn new skills, build confidence, resilience and raise aspirations. Is this a Leeds you remember? READ MORE: 21 photos to take you back to Leeds in 2001 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in May 2001
Galaxy 105 DJ Jo-Jo (centre), with centre manager Lesley Craven (left) and Sharon Elliott from the Lottery Community Fund open of the Getaway Girls headquarters on Bayswater Grove in Harehills.
8. Leeds in May 2001
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Bernard Atha, tries Leeds West Indian Carnival Queen Sarai Campbell's head dress for size.
9. Leeds in May 2001
A member of The Mighty Zulu Nation from South Africa performs to pupils during their visit to St Francis RC Primary School in Morley.
10. Leeds in May 2001
Prime Minister Tony Blair puts on his glasses before addressing business leaders at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Leeds in May 2001.
West Riding Small Locomotive Society was preparing for their Steam Rally at Tingley Pictured is Sarah Harper, the Society's only girl member. She was keen on pursuing a career as an engineer. Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Leeds in May 2001
Horsforth Adult Training Centre officer Anne Skidmore chats to the former centre manager Maurice Baxter after he unveiled the millennium tapestry made by the students at the site on Church Lane. The tapestry depicted key events and people throughout British history.