This understated photo is a permanent reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of those from Horsforth who gave their tomorrow for our today. This is Stanhope Drive showing part of the avenue of trees planted as a memorial to the 211 men and one woman from the town who gave their lives in the First World War. Originally there was a name plaque on each tree but these have since been lost. However, the trees remain, along with a memorial stone at the centre of the avenue. The photo is one of 14 showcasing life around the town during the early 2000s with a range of local landmarks in focus as well as shops and pubs. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 14 honest photos take you back to Horsforth in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

1. Horsforth in the early 2000s
Stanhope Drive showing part of the avenue of trees planted as a memorial to the 211 men and one woman from the town who gave their lives in the First World War. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

2. Horsforth in the early 2000s
The clock commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II pictured in October 2003. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

3. Horsforth in the early 2000s
Grove Methodist Church looking from Town Street pictured in October 2003. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

4. Horsforth in the early 2000s
The skate park in Horsforth Hall Park. It boaste ramps, two transitions, a rail and a funbox. Pictured in October 2003. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

5. Horsforth in the early 2000s
Horsforth Library, at the corner of Church Lane and Town Street in the foreground. The Library originated in 1917 in the old Mechanic's Institute building, far right. Pictured in October 2003. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

6. Horsforth in the early 2000s
The Mechanics Institute on Town Street where the library originated in 1917. It was built on land given by Sir W.T.W. Spencer-Stanhope in 1882. Constructed in millstone grit it has a datestone carved above the entrance. Adjoining it, on the left is the 1970s addition to the library. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
