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

37. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Rothwell May Queen Natalie Dunwell, 11, pictured at the May Day celebrations organised by the Rothwell Entertainments Committee in 2001. | YPN Photo: YPN

38. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Eyes down... Coun Brian Walker, leader of Leeds City Council is pictured with the bingo machine at Rothwell Labour Club in July 2001. | YPN Photo: YPN

39. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Lorraine Anderson, centre, leads walkers in the Leeds & Wakefield Multiples Group sponsored fancy dress walk in aid of Meningitis awareness at Springhead Park in May 2001. | YPN Photo: YPN

40. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Billy Kirtley, owner of Rothwell Pets and Reptiles Centre, who saved the life of a young Bearded Dragon lizard named Peapod by giving it a kiss of life. Looking on is owner Nicola Slater. | YPN Photo: YPN

41. Rothwell Juniors U-9s are all smiles after the donation of a new strip by "The Vet" a new veterinary practice in the town.
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42. Rothwell in the early 2000s
Brian Ward from Bradford Model Engineer Society drives the Fowler 2F Dock Tank O6O giving passengers a thrilling ride during Rothwell Carnival held at Springhead Park in July 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN


