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
19. Beeston in 2002
November 2002 and Sara Asani leads Hugh Gaitskell Primary School pupils Demi Middleton and Rebecca Evans as part of the new Asda walking bus scheme in Beeston. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
20. Beeston in 2002
This is Sarah Balfour, head teacher of Hillside Primary pictured in December 2002. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
21. Beeston in 2002
John Ward of Beeston St. Anthony's celebrates after scoing his second goal against Tadcaster Magnets in a West Yorkshire League Cup quarter final cup tie in December 2002. Photo: Steve Riding
22. Beeston in 2002
A child plays on the swings at the playground on Hunslet Moor Park which was strewn with glass and rubbish. A campaign was launched aimed at tidying it up.
23. Beeston in 2002
Beeston's Asha Neighbourhood Playscheme visited Skelton Grange Environment Centre as part of National Playday. Pictured is Sohail Iqbal looking at two common Newts. Photo: James Hardisty
24. Beeston in 2002
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