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
13. Horsforth in the early 2000s
The Black Bull at The Green at the bottom of Town Street. It was originally a cottage built on land belonging to Walter Stanhope. A license was granted to John Lapish in 1758 to open a beerhouse. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Horsforth in the early 2000s
A view from Town Street of the entrance to the Central Methodist church situated opposite the library and the Mechanics Institute. It was built in 1911 by James Hudson. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Horsforth in the early 2000s
A view of Horsforth Village Museum on The Green at the bottom of Horsforth Town Street. This is one of a pair of stone houses built in 1779 and originally occupied by grocer, John Kettlewell, one of the founding trustees of the Town School. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Horsforth in the early 2000s
The recently improved Horsforth Station showing the new passenger waiting areas constructed on both platforms. The £500,000 scheme began in November 2002 and reached completion in June 2003. It also includes the provision of a staffed ticket office for the first time in 34 years. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net