21 altruistic photos take you back to Leeds in the summer of 2001

A little less conversation, a little more action please.

These familiar lyrics are apt for this fantastic photo of Elvis impersonators who are pictured helping raise money for a cancer charity at the White Rose Shopping Centre. This was August 2001 and the photo is one of 21 charting the 31 days in the life of your Leeds and its residents. It was a month that public spaces started to reopened after the foot and mouth outbreak while a Leeds United legend kicked off a pre-season friendly. 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

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