Another one bites and another one bites, another bites the dust. Ten blocks of flats on the Swarcliffe estate were demolished in the 2000s as part of a major redevelopment scheme for the community. They included Langbar Towers, Farndale Court and Brayton Grange, which at the time of demolition had only five residents. Locals come together to watch as Coronation Street actress Liz Dawn pressed the button on the demolition. These photos showcase the demolition efforts and also highlight other stories making the news around the area during the first three years of the new millennium. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Seacroft, Swarcliffe and Whinmoor LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Locals watch on as Brayton Grange followed by Farndale Court come crashing down in March 2001. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
The demolition of Brayton Grange in the dust from the wreckage of Farndale Court. | YORTony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
21. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
A bird's eye view of the demolition. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
22. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
The remains of the two blocks of flats that were demolished. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Share your memories of Swarcliffe in the early 2000s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim