It was a year which would provide happiness and heartache for residents in LS11. A sandwich shop in the heart of the community welcomed TV royalty while a local school took a creative approach to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Beeston Festival proved as popular as ever while Beeston in Bloom helped the suburb blossom. The 12 months would be tainted with the tragic murder of retired merchant seaman Len Farrar, a crime which remains unsolved today. READ MORE: 18 photo memories of Beeston in 2001 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Beeston in 2002
The Millennium jigsaw was unveiled at Beeston Hill United Reform Church. Pictured, left to right, are Ellen Honnoraty, Jennifer Stankley and Mary Wilson. Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Beeston in 2002
This is cafe owner Marie Meehan of Sandwiches Galore which was used as a location for Ant and Dec's England World Cup song We're On The Ball. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Beeston in 2002
Manager Dave Sim attending to some of the plants at The Broadway pub on Dewsbury Road. Photo: Mel Hulme
10. Beeston in 2002
May 2002 and this garden on Garnett Place received a makeover from Beeston in Bloom and Groundwork Leeds. Pictured is Paul Broadbent with twin brother Terry and Sheila Stuttard. Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Beeston in 2002
Greenmount Primary took a creative approach to the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations. Teacher Lori Graham-Dixon played the queen and learning mentor Joe Taheri was a guard. Photo: Steve Riding
12. Beeston in 2002
Officials of the newly-formed Beeston Broncos Amateur Rugby League Club who are based at Dewsbury Road Social Club. Pictured are secretary Paul Hilliam, treasurerDiane Hilliam and chairman Terry Rayner. Photo: Graham Lindley