They showcase the best of what the town had to offer in the first three years of the new millennium. The gallery is jam packed with familiar faces and focuses on all aspects of life in the town from annual community events such as Rothwell Carnival through to pubs, shops, fundraising and local sport. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 37 photos take you back to Rothwell in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

19. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Leeds United captain Lucas Radebe and Rothwell wonder athlete Jane Tomlinson switch on the Christmas lights in November 2002. | YPN Photo: YPN

20. Rothwell in the early 2000s
A large crowd watch the town's Christmas Lights switched on by Coronation Street star Jack P. Shepherd and Leeds United caretaker manager Eddie Gray in November 2003. | YPN Photo: YPN

21. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Lauren Thompson helps Dan Watson who was teaching about traditional craft with John Howden, director of Groundwork, joining in to celebrate the opening of Rothwell Country Park in June 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN

22. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Rothwell Juniors U-14s proudly show off their new kit. Pictured with them in August 2002 is Richard Booth from sponsor Npower. | Barry Henson Photo: Barry Henson

23. Rothwell in the early 2000s
An artist's impression of the proposed new Morrisons store in the town centre. | Third Party Photo: Third Party

24. Rothwell in the early 2000s
June 2002 and pub teams from the Stepping Stones, centre, and the Coach and Horses, left, take part in a fancy dress trolley push in town centre as part of the Rothwell Golden Jubilee Celebrations, organised by Rothwell's Lions Club, Rotary Club, Round Table and Entertainments Committee. | YPN Photo: YPN


