This dramatic car fire on New Road Side is one of 17 images from around the community two decades ago. Landmarks as well as local sport, pubs and restaurants are all featured in this rewind to 2003, a year which featured plenty of ups and downs for residents. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook




16. Yeadon in 2003
A retirement presentation to Joyce and Clive Peatey, chairman and director of Peatey's Coatings in Yeadon. Pictured are the couple with the workforce. Photo: Third Party

17. Yeadon in 2003
This former petrol station on New Road Side was set to be knocked down to make way for a residential home in August 2003. Photo: James Hardisty

18. Yeadon in 2003
Paul Martin in the garden of his house in Crofters Lea in June 2003. He was battling to stop the felling of trees which shield his view of a recycling plant at the rear of his house. Photo: Mark Bickerdike


