A mobile phone mast put up on top of Rothwell Fire Station dominated debate and conversation among the town's residents. And it proved a battle were people power prevailed. This was 2003, a year which featured a pigeon pincher on the prowl in LS26 as well as local charity cricket match for Cancer Research UK. Enjoy these photo memories from 12 months in the life of the town. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 17 photo memories of Rothwell in 2002 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Rothwell in 2003
Thomas Spurr in batting action for Rothwell against Tong in May 2003. Photo: Emma Nichols
8. Rothwell 2003
This is Rothwell's Ray Emery, vice-chairman of Leeds Astronomical Society, who in May 2003 believed there was too much neon light pollution around the city after seeing new satellite images.
9. Rothwell in 2003
May 2003 and Matthew Kerrigan from Rothwell was unhappy after opening a Wham bar to find sewing needle inside. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Rothwell in 2003
Workmen take down the phone mast on the top of Rothwell Fire Station in June 2003. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. Rothwell in 2003
June 2003 and people power helped the farmers market become a permanent fixture in the town until the autumn. Pictured is Anthony Lecaude from Garforth's Dumouchel Patisserie selling French bread. Photo: Emma Nichols
12. Rothwell in 2003
Geoffrey Boycott is pictured with the teams after a charity cricket match for Cancer Research at Rothwell Cricket Club in June 2003. Photo: Simon Hulme