From a festival celebrating all things beer to a school visit from the former Tory party leader, 2001 was a year with many highlights for the residents of Pudsey.
By Joseph Keith
Published 7th Aug 2022, 04:45 GMT
Updated 9th Aug 2022, 09:58 GMT
But there were also some tough times, too, as the community pulled together after a fire gutted Crawshaw High School.
Here, we've dug through the YEP's archives to bring you a collection of photographs from 2001.
Campaigner Jean Thompson celebrates after a new pedestrian crossing was installed on Lowtown, Pudsey, to benefit pupils at the nearby Pudsey Lowtown School, on September 3, 2001. Photo: TONY JOHNSON
Emmerdale star Chris Chittell, who plays Eric Pollard in the soap, pictured during the Pudsey Christmas lights switch-on on November 16, 2001. Photo: TONY JOHNSON
Asda Pudsey's general store manager Peter Brigden, in a 'mock arrest' by PC Marie Exley and Inspector Andy Oddy, as part of a stunt to raise money for Children in Need. He was taken to Pudsey Police Station on November 15, 2001 - and only to be released 'when enough money had been raised' as part of the comedy appeal. Photo: Claire Lim