39 wonderful photos take you back to Wetherby in the early 2000s

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

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 25th Nov 2023, 04:45 GMT

They showcase the best of what the market 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 including Wetherby Show through to pubs, shops, fundraising and local sport. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 19 photos to take you back to Wetherby in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Do you remember Angela and Clint Tranmer? They ran the New Inn on Westgate. Pictured in October 2000.

1. Wetherby in the early 2000s

Do you remember Angela and Clint Tranmer? They ran the New Inn on Westgate. Pictured in October 2000. Photo: Keith Lawson

High Street in 2003. The Angel Inn is on the left. This is one of the oldest coaching inns in Wetherby it was established before 1700. It was one of the two posting inns, where the mail coaches would stop. The entrance to the yard where horses would be stabled is to the right of the pub window, under the sign.

2. Wetherby in the early 2000s

High Street in 2003. The Angel Inn is on the left. This is one of the oldest coaching inns in Wetherby it was established before 1700. It was one of the two posting inns, where the mail coaches would stop. The entrance to the yard where horses would be stabled is to the right of the pub window, under the sign. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Wetherby milkman Drew Ramsay, took his dog, Molly, to work delivering milk during the annual Blue Cross organised Take Your Dog to Work Day in September 2002.

3. Wetherby in the early 2000s

Wetherby milkman Drew Ramsay, took his dog, Molly, to work delivering milk during the annual Blue Cross organised Take Your Dog to Work Day in September 2002. Photo: Mike Cowling

Bridge Foot garden pictured in 2003 and sponsored by Wetherby Whaler (fish and chip shop). It was entered in the 'Britain in Bloom' competition and was national winner in 1998. In 1999 the garden won a European Gold Award. This is behind the market place opposite Wetherby Bridge.

4. Wetherby in the early 2000s

Bridge Foot garden pictured in 2003 and sponsored by Wetherby Whaler (fish and chip shop). It was entered in the 'Britain in Bloom' competition and was national winner in 1998. In 1999 the garden won a European Gold Award. This is behind the market place opposite Wetherby Bridge. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

The inaugural tournament at the new Wetherby Petanque club was held in October 2002.

5. Wetherby in the early 2000s

The inaugural tournament at the new Wetherby Petanque club was held in October 2002. Photo: Third Party

Front view of Wetherby Town Hall, located on the Market Place.

6. Wetherby in the early 2000s

Front view of Wetherby Town Hall, located on the Market Place. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net