Valerie Cust with members of Kids for Kids, a charity dance group which she set up 25 years ago in Morley. Pictured in September 2007.Valerie Cust with members of Kids for Kids, a charity dance group which she set up 25 years ago in Morley. Pictured in September 2007.
Valerie Cust with members of Kids for Kids, a charity dance group which she set up 25 years ago in Morley. Pictured in September 2007.

19 magnificent photos take you back to Morley in the mid 2000s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 10th Apr 2024, 04:45 BST

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These magnificent photos take you back to Morley during the mid 2000s.

They showcase the best of what LS27 had to offer in the middle of the first decade of the new millennium from 2004 and 2007. The gallery is jam-packed with familiar faces and focuses on all aspects of life in the community from shops and supermarkets to schools, fundraising and local sport. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 27 photos to take you back to Morley in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

November 2007 and Catriona Lawrie was complaining about reduced services from Morley Train Station. She started putting up leaflets telling people about the changes.

7. Morley in the mid 2000s

November 2007 and Catriona Lawrie was complaining about reduced services from Morley Train Station. She started putting up leaflets telling people about the changes. Photo: Matthew Page

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Coun Judith Elliott planting bulbs on Rein Road with Morley in Bloom volunteers Reg Woodward, left, and Ian Knight in October 2007.

8. Morley in the mid 2000s

Coun Judith Elliott planting bulbs on Rein Road with Morley in Bloom volunteers Reg Woodward, left, and Ian Knight in October 2007. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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Octovber 2007 and plans were unveiled to retsorethe war memorial in Scatcherd Park.

9. Morley in the mid 2000s

Octovber 2007 and plans were unveiled to retsorethe war memorial in Scatcherd Park. Photo: YPN

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Morley High School headteacher John Townsley, who has been awarded the title of Headteacher of the Year 2007 in The Teaching Awards.

10. Morley in the mid 2000s

Morley High School headteacher John Townsley, who has been awarded the title of Headteacher of the Year 2007 in The Teaching Awards. Photo: YPN

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Young Charley Hulme and Taiya-Mae Bailey at the Morley lantern festival held at the Town Hall in October 2007.

11. Morley in the mid 2000s

Young Charley Hulme and Taiya-Mae Bailey at the Morley lantern festival held at the Town Hall in October 2007. Photo: YPN

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School Cope co-odinator Ryan Hirst with Leeds United footballer Jonny Howson back at his old school Bruntcliffe High in October 2007.,He helped pedal the distance from Morley to Parliament to raise money for a school allotment.

12. Morley in the mid 2000s

School Cope co-odinator Ryan Hirst with Leeds United footballer Jonny Howson back at his old school Bruntcliffe High in October 2007.,He helped pedal the distance from Morley to Parliament to raise money for a school allotment. Photo: YPN

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