Yet the reality has a far less sinister explanation. The blood-splattered door of Garforth Comnmunity Association on Garforth Main Street was the aftermath of an unfortunate incident which saw gallons of blood spilt from a tanker. This was Garforth in 2000, a year which featured fond farewells at schools around the town as well as a community with plenty to celebrate. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, charting a year in the life of the town at the dawn of a new millennium. READ MORE: 25 gracious photos take you back to Garforth in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Garforth in 2000
This is Tanya Willis, a student at Garforth's Studio La Pointe College, who was celebrating in May 2000 after being named the winner of the Top Tap Dancer 2000. Photo: Emma Nichols
8. Garforth in 2000
Sales consultant Philip Sander at the Steinway and Sons piano sale in Garforth. Photo: Justin Lloyd
9. Garforth in 2000
Garforth's Nicola Godfrey was heading to Disneyland in Florida for her charity work with the National Canine Defence League in March 2000. She is pictured with her dogs Sadie and Jesse. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
10. Garforth in 2000
It was playtime at Garforth Leisure Centre in January 2000. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
11. Garforth in 2000
Neighbours on Elder Garth were up in arms in June 2000 over the removal of bushes torn down and replaced by an ugly fence next to where they live. Pictured, from left, are Nik Smith and Christine Smith with neighbour Wendy Addison and her children Edward, Daisy and William. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
12. Garforth in 2000
Teacher Margaret Martin was retiring from Green Lane Primary after 28 years in July 2000. She is pictured being given a big hug from some of the pupils. Photo: Gary Longbottom