The answer from Hunslet’s own Minnie Dean when asked what the secret was to the secret of her longevity. She had just celebrated her 100th birthday when this photo was taken at Hunslet Library in December 2003. Mrs Dean grew up in Stourton, attending Stourton Council School before going to work at Mann's factory. The company made lithographic machinery but turned to the production of shells during the two World Wars. At this time, Minnie worked 12 hour shifts, walking from Stourton to Atkinson Street in Hunslet and back again each day. The photo is one of 21 plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive charting the first five years of the 2000s in the life of Hunslet and its residents. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Hunslet, Belle Isle, Middleton and Stourton LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Hunslet in the early 2000s
Minnie Dean, a 100 year old resident of Hunslet, browsing the Leodis website in December 2003. She is pictured with Councillor Judith Blake and Councillor Adam Ogilvie. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Hunslet in the early 2000s
This photo from September 2001 shows the naming ceremony taking place of 'Matthew Murray' 0-6-OST, number 1601 at Middleton Railway. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Hunslet in the early 2000s
Middleton Railway showing that demolition that was about to take place on the Ticket Office and Shop at Moor Road Station. This was to make way for the new Engine House, a two year construction project financed by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The work was carried out by teams of volunteers. Pictured in June 2005. | Andrew Gill Photo: Andrew Gill
4. Hunslet in the early 2000s
November 2004 and research revealed Hunslet residents as the leading spenders on drinking in the country. Pictured is Mark Manning enjoying a pint in The Wellington. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
5. Hunslet in the early 2000s
Dumped Morrisons trolleys on the Rocheford and Midland estates in December 2005. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
6. Hunslet in the early 2000s
Mark Ford, head teacher of Hunslet St Marys C of E School, after travellers turned up outside in October 2004. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme