Horsforth actor Matthew Lewis who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, visited The Idle Hour in July 2007, to hand out the latest book at the stroke of midnight. He then signed copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for hundreds of fans who had queued outside the small bookshop.Horsforth actor Matthew Lewis who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, visited The Idle Hour in July 2007, to hand out the latest book at the stroke of midnight. He then signed copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for hundreds of fans who had queued outside the small bookshop.
Horsforth actor Matthew Lewis who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, visited The Idle Hour in July 2007, to hand out the latest book at the stroke of midnight. He then signed copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for hundreds of fans who had queued outside the small bookshop.

31 humble photos take you back to Horsforth in the mid 2000s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 12th Mar 2024, 04:45 BST

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These fantastic photos celebrate life in Horsforth during the mid 2000s.

They showcase the best of what LS18 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 wonderful photos take you back to Horsforth in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

Pupils and staff at Featherbank Infants School dressed in pyjamas to raise money for charity in February 2007. Pictured are pupils Hudson Morgan, left, and Ceri Bullock with the money raised..

7. Horsforth in the mid 2000s

Pupils and staff at Featherbank Infants School dressed in pyjamas to raise money for charity in February 2007. Pictured are pupils Hudson Morgan, left, and Ceri Bullock with the money raised..

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Staff and pupils from Park Lane College launched their 'No Smoking' campaign in March 2007. Pictured is Hannah Stansfield tackling Chris Markham, wearing the cigarette outfit..

8. Horsforth in the mid 2000s

Staff and pupils from Park Lane College launched their 'No Smoking' campaign in March 2007. Pictured is Hannah Stansfield tackling Chris Markham, wearing the cigarette outfit.. Photo: YPN

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Fat Franco's restaurant hosted the Entrepreneurs Club in March 2007. Pictured is host Philip Drazen, right.

9. Horsforth in the mid 2000s

Fat Franco's restaurant hosted the Entrepreneurs Club in March 2007. Pictured is host Philip Drazen, right. Photo: YPN

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This is Linda Clark who had lost 5st in 12 months. She was leader at Weight Watchers in Horsforth. Pictured in April 2007.

10. Horsforth in the mid 2000s

This is Linda Clark who had lost 5st in 12 months. She was leader at Weight Watchers in Horsforth. Pictured in April 2007. Photo: YPN

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Coun Andrew Carter receives a petition from Louise Johnson with youngsters hoping to save Stanhope Community Centre in Horsforth in April 2007.

11. Horsforth in the mid 2000s

Coun Andrew Carter receives a petition from Louise Johnson with youngsters hoping to save Stanhope Community Centre in Horsforth in April 2007. Photo: YPN

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Inside The Strand dental clinic in May 2007. Pictured is dental nurse Sushma Pandey working in the sterilising rooms while a patient looks on.

12. Horsforth in the mid 2000s

Inside The Strand dental clinic in May 2007. Pictured is dental nurse Sushma Pandey working in the sterilising rooms while a patient looks on. Photo: YPN

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