The unusually named Football, a street of very old stone built terraced properties, seen here from William Morrisons Supermarket car park situated in Harper Lane in October 2003. The gable end of number 2 boasts a huge black and white football painted and maintained by the current owners. It has become a famous landmark in the area. At one time the residents fought hard to retain the name of Football for their street when moves were afoot to rename it Northfield Terrace. The residents triumphed, however, and decorated Football with bunting in celebration. The land on which Football and the adjacent South View Terrace were built was thought to have been named Football fields.placeholder image
The unusually named Football, a street of very old stone built terraced properties, seen here from William Morrisons Supermarket car park situated in Harper Lane in October 2003. The gable end of number 2 boasts a huge black and white football painted and maintained by the current owners. It has become a famous landmark in the area. At one time the residents fought hard to retain the name of Football for their street when moves were afoot to rename it Northfield Terrace. The residents triumphed, however, and decorated Football with bunting in celebration. The land on which Football and the adjacent South View Terrace were built was thought to have been named Football fields.

34 memorable photos take you back to Yeadon in the early 2000s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 13th Feb 2024, 04:45 GMT

These wonderful photos celebrate life in Yeadon during the early 2000s.

They showcase the best of what the town had to offer in the first three years of the new millennium. The gallery is jam packed with familiar faces and focuses on all aspects of life around LS19 from annual community events through to landmarks, pubs, shops, fundraising and local sport. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 19 photo memories of Yeadon in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Yeadon Library located on Town Hall Square at the junction with High Street in October 2003. Earlier this year the exterior was given a facelift, the ground floor being entirely re-clad in Yorkshire stone. The former Co-operative Society building has also benefitted from renovations inside. A computer site has been installed to reflect the changing needs of the public, along with other more cosmetic refurbishments.

19. Yeadon in the early 2000s

Yeadon Library located on Town Hall Square at the junction with High Street in October 2003. Earlier this year the exterior was given a facelift, the ground floor being entirely re-clad in Yorkshire stone. The former Co-operative Society building has also benefitted from renovations inside. A computer site has been installed to reflect the changing needs of the public, along with other more cosmetic refurbishments. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Yeadon High Street looking towards the roundabout in October 2003. Businesses on the left of image include Leeds and Holbeck Building Society, Craven jewellers, Althams Travel Agents, Needle & Thread, Webster's Opticians, and Picture Desk. Blockbuster video hire is on the corner with Marshall Street. The Albert Pub can be seen in the background right on centre. This is on the corner with Cemetery Road.

20. Yeadon in the early 2000s

Yeadon High Street looking towards the roundabout in October 2003. Businesses on the left of image include Leeds and Holbeck Building Society, Craven jewellers, Althams Travel Agents, Needle & Thread, Webster's Opticians, and Picture Desk. Blockbuster video hire is on the corner with Marshall Street. The Albert Pub can be seen in the background right on centre. This is on the corner with Cemetery Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Did you enjoy a drink here? The Tut 'n' Shive pictured in October 2003. It was formerly known as the Robin Hood. It is one of the oldest pubs in Yeadon and is listed in Whites Directory for West Yorkshire, 1838 under Inns and Taverns.

21. Yeadon in the early 2000s

Did you enjoy a drink here? The Tut 'n' Shive pictured in October 2003. It was formerly known as the Robin Hood. It is one of the oldest pubs in Yeadon and is listed in Whites Directory for West Yorkshire, 1838 under Inns and Taverns. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Crown on Ivegate. Various blackboards are displayed on the exterior walls advertising home cooked food, including special offers for pensioners, quiz nights and Sky Sports events.

22. Yeadon in the early 2000s

The Crown on Ivegate. Various blackboards are displayed on the exterior walls advertising home cooked food, including special offers for pensioners, quiz nights and Sky Sports events. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Sue Wilkinson, secretary of the Yeadon Old Brass Band, with some of the players pictured in bandstand which was too small in June 2001.

23. Yeadon in the early 2000s

Sue Wilkinson, secretary of the Yeadon Old Brass Band, with some of the players pictured in bandstand which was too small in June 2001. Photo: Keith Lawson

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A mixture of old and new buildings in Yeadon High Street. Many of the shop properties are built in millstone grit and have seen a succession of different businesses over the years. The relatively new Morrisons Supermarket complex can be seen right of centre and the building has a glazed entrance and walkway through to a large car park and newly built petrol station at the rear, adjacent to Harper Lane. This view is looking in the direction of the top of the High Street at the junction with Harrogate Road.

24. Yeadon in the early 2000s

A mixture of old and new buildings in Yeadon High Street. Many of the shop properties are built in millstone grit and have seen a succession of different businesses over the years. The relatively new Morrisons Supermarket complex can be seen right of centre and the building has a glazed entrance and walkway through to a large car park and newly built petrol station at the rear, adjacent to Harper Lane. This view is looking in the direction of the top of the High Street at the junction with Harrogate Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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