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
31. Rothwell in the early 2000s
This is Rothwell runner Jim O'Neill who ran the Paris and London Marathons back to back. Pictured in April 2002. | YPN Photo: YPN
32. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Leeds United star Alan Smith went back to his old school, Hague Road Infants in March 2002 to open Daisy Chain Nursery which is next door to the school. He is pictured with nursery user Emily Bulmer. | YPN Photo: YPN
33. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Simon Martin picking rhubarb in the forcing sheds at Oldroyd & Sons at Carlton, near Rothwell in February 2002. | YPN Photo: YPN
34. Rothwell in the early 2000s
This is Rosa Barnes who in April 2001 was trying to set up Rothwell Community Archive. She launched an appeal for more photos from local people. | YPN Photo: YPN
35. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Spring Head Park hosted thre ds and Wakefield Multiples Group Sports Day in August 2001. Pictured are, from left, Emma, Laura and Jacob Feetham being pushed by mum Sarah during the Triple Buggy race. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
36. Rothwell in the early 2000s
BBC Radio Leeds broadcaster John Boyd takes a turn at entertaining the troops in October 2002. A 1940s nostalgia room was opened at a residential home in Rothwell. It featured a coal fire, Singer sewing machine and wireless Residents and friends celebrated with a singaround. | YPN Photo: YPN