This street sign - which should have read Gipsy Lane - became somewhat of an attraction for eagle-eyed Beeston householders in 2000 and left red-faced council chiefs somewhat embarrassed. It was also a year in which education, both in and out of the classroom, was a common theme for youngsters in LS11. Work began on a new millennium garden for pupils at Hillside Primary while a new independent school opened in the community based inside a house. Elsewhere a beacon of hope was lighting the way for the dawn of the new millennium. This was Beeston in the year 2000. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 11 photo memories from around Beeston and Holbeck in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Beeston in 2000
Children from St Francis of Assisi Primary undergo a personal survival exercise in the pool at South Leeds Leisure Centre. It was part a Yorkshire Water scheme to help children improve their swimming skills. Photo: Mike Cowling
14. Beeston in 2000
September 2000 and police control traffic at the BP Garage on Dewsbury Road which opened for three hours. It was during the fuel protests which disrupted supplies at the pumps. Photo: Claire Lim
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This is Harry Sheard who was enjoyed a well earned cup of tea among the shrubs in his Beeston garden after winning a clutch of gardening awards. Photo: Justin Lloyd
16. Beeston in 2000
December 2000 and Post Office workers took part in a sponsored cycle ride to raise money for the Healthy Horizons Appeal and Lucie Hallas (foreground) from Beeston who suffered from severe epilepsy. Photo: Emma Nichols
17. Beeston in 2000
The snow covered lighting of the New Year Beacon at Beeston Primary School in December 2000.
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