Football star James Milner pictured at Horsforth School in December 2002. To date he has made more than 870 appearances for seven clubs including Leeds United, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Brighton. He has also been capped 61 times for England.Football star James Milner pictured at Horsforth School in December 2002. To date he has made more than 870 appearances for seven clubs including Leeds United, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Brighton. He has also been capped 61 times for England.
Football star James Milner pictured at Horsforth School in December 2002. To date he has made more than 870 appearances for seven clubs including Leeds United, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Brighton. He has also been capped 61 times for England.

39 heart-warming photos take you back to Horsforth in the early 2000s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 26th Jan 2024, 04:45 BST

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

They showcase the best of what the town has 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 in the town from annual community events through to pubs, shops, fundraising and local sport. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 27 wonderful photos take you back to Horsforth in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Billy Baxter, who held the land speed record for a blind person, is pictured showing his braille watch to pupils at Broadgate Primary School in December 2003.

7. Horsforth in the early 2000s

Billy Baxter, who held the land speed record for a blind person, is pictured showing his braille watch to pupils at Broadgate Primary School in December 2003. Photo: Mel Hulme

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Mary Way hands over an autograph book featuring the signature of Flight Lieut Nicolson and burnt rags from his jacket to The Second World War Experience Centre in Horsforth in December 2003., She is pictured with Dr Peter Liddle, Second World War Experience Centre director and volunteer Brenda Clifton.

8. Horsforth in the early 2000s

Mary Way hands over an autograph book featuring the signature of Flight Lieut Nicolson and burnt rags from his jacket to The Second World War Experience Centre in Horsforth in December 2003., She is pictured with Dr Peter Liddle, Second World War Experience Centre director and volunteer Brenda Clifton. Photo: Gerard Binks

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Sue Scholes with pupils from Broadgate Primary School in December 2003. Sue won the Department of Education and Skill's SHARE Tutor of the Year award.

9. Horsforth in the early 2000s

Sue Scholes with pupils from Broadgate Primary School in December 2003. Sue won the Department of Education and Skill's SHARE Tutor of the Year award. Photo: Third Party

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Horsforth St Margaret's FC, who played West Yorkshire League in October 2003. Back row, from left, are manager Gary Cooper, Andy Sainter, David Pryde, Graham Shaw, Nick Powell, Richard Foster, Ben Eaton, Elliott Beddard and assistant manager Paul Scott. Front row, from left, are from left, physiotherapist Dennis Metcalfe, Neil Wagstaff, Chris Sullivan, Richard Smith, Jared Williams, Alan Titterington, Steve Thompson and Mark Ackroyd.

10. Horsforth in the early 2000s

Horsforth St Margaret's FC, who played West Yorkshire League in October 2003. Back row, from left, are manager Gary Cooper, Andy Sainter, David Pryde, Graham Shaw, Nick Powell, Richard Foster, Ben Eaton, Elliott Beddard and assistant manager Paul Scott. Front row, from left, are from left, physiotherapist Dennis Metcalfe, Neil Wagstaff, Chris Sullivan, Richard Smith, Jared Williams, Alan Titterington, Steve Thompson and Mark Ackroyd. Photo: Graham Lindley

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Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Cafe Marinetti on Town Street pictured in November 2002.

11. Horsforth in the early 200s

Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Cafe Marinetti on Town Street pictured in November 2002. Photo: James Hardisty

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Staff members celebrate the opening of the new Tesco Express in Horsforth in December 2003. Pictured, from left; are Tracey Avery, Debbie Barker, Rachel Stubbs and manager Steve Burns.

12. Horsforth in the early 2000s

Staff members celebrate the opening of the new Tesco Express in Horsforth in December 2003. Pictured, from left; are Tracey Avery, Debbie Barker, Rachel Stubbs and manager Steve Burns. Photo: Helen Gardner

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