They were the top selling toy across Leeds in the summer of 2001 with North Yorkshire champion Harriet Buck showcasing her skills at The Headrow shopping centre. Also a creating stir at the time was a Mini parked half way up a tower block on City Square. Enjoy these photo memories from the stories and people making the news across the city in August 2001. READ MORE: Go inside the Corn Exchange during the 1990s and 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Ilkley Moor
Ilkley Moor reopened to the public after the foot and mouth crisis. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Allerton Bywater
The Boat public house was celebrating winning CAMRA's pub of the season. Pictured, from left, are Brian Lockwood, (owner) Kieron Lockwood, (licensee) and Ron Ridout (brewer). | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Leeds United
Legend John Charles kicks off to start Leeds United's pre-season friendly against Harrogate Town. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
5. Leeds city centre
Do you remember this full size Mini parked on the side of a tower block in City Square? | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Chapeltown
Youngsters at the Mandela Centre took part in the Chapeltown Summertime Project. | YPN Photo: YPN