When Leeds boasted (arguably) Britain's shortest cycle lane
This cyclist looks as confused as you are.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 19th May 2022, 04:45 BST
Updated 24th May 2022, 08:59 BST
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This cycle lane on York Road was the talk of Leeds in 2001 and left baffled and mystified residents asking is this the UK's shortest? The spring of that year featured a visits to the city by Prime Minister Tony Blair and fashion designer Jeff Banks and also saw the opening of Getaway Girls, a charity aimed at empowering girls and young women to learn new skills, build confidence, resilience and raise aspirations. Is this a Leeds you remember? READ MORE:21 photos to take you back to Leeds in 2001LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA?Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in May 2001
Galaxy 105 DJ Jo-Jo (centre), with centre manager Lesley Craven (left) and Sharon Elliott from the Lottery Community Fund open of the Getaway Girls headquarters on Bayswater Grove in Harehills.
West Riding Small Locomotive Society was preparing for their Steam Rally at Tingley Pictured is Sarah Harper, the Society's only girl member. She was keen on pursuing a career as an engineer. Photo: Mel Hulme
Horsforth Adult Training Centre officer Anne Skidmore chats to the former centre manager Maurice Baxter after he unveiled the millennium tapestry made by the students at the site on Church Lane. The tapestry depicted key events and people throughout British history.
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