The gallery of memories turns the spotlight on different aspects of community - from schools, shops and local sport through to fundraising and news stories making the headlines. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

13. Rawdon in the early 2000s
Rawdon Library built in 1962 at the entrance to Micklefield Park. Celebrations were held in 2002 to mark 40 years of Rawdon Library to coincide also with the Queen's Golden Jubilee. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

14. Rawdon in the early 2000s
St Peter's Church showing the tower built by Thomas Layton in 1705. The clock replaced the orginal one in 1921 - 22 and has 4 bells. It was made by Potts of Leeds and the bells by Taylor of Loughborough. The first clock was installed in 1825 and came from Leeds Parish Church. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

15. Rawdon in the early 2000s
August 2003 and this former petrol station on New Road Side was going to be knocked down to make way for a residential home. | YPN Photo: YPN

16. Rawdon in the early 2000s
Jenny Wilson with daughter Pippa who is complaining against the height of grass verges outside her home. | Helen Gardner Photo: Helen Gardner

17. Rawdon in the early 2000s
Harvey Collier akaJames Bond who was performing at EuroDisney with Centre Stage Academy of performing Arts in Rawdon with his sister Yolanda. Pictured in July 2003. | YPN Photo: YPN

18. Rawdon in the early 2000s
Shelagh Henderson, headteacher at Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School, and pupil Rachel Scoffield with the shield for winning the best float at Yeadon Carnival. | Helen Gardner Photo: Helen Gardner


