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
13. Leeds in May 2001
Buses on stand-by for train passengers after a power failure at Leeds City Station caused delays.
Assistant manager, Wendy Joy, enjoys the company of three stray puppies, from left, Mildred, Warren and Bernie, at the NCDL Centre in Adel. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
Songbird Jane McDonald visited Harewood House ahead of a sharing a stage with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at an open-air charity concert later that summer.
Meeting their idol. Leeds students Rosie Don(left) and Louise Elliott are pictured with film star Ray Park, who played Darth Maul =in the Star Wars fmovie Phantom Menace. He visited Comicville in the Merrion Centre raise funds for Action for Kids. The girls queued for over three hours to meet him.
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