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
13. Hunslet in the early 2000s
Entertainer Billy Treewinkle with youngsters Taylor and Cameron Friend and Emily Daley at Hunslet Community Gala in June 2005. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
14. Hunslet in the eary 2000s
The unveiling of the YEP school mini-bus at St Mary's C of E Primary School in June 2005. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
15. Hunslet in the early 2000s
Hunslet Carr Royal Majorettes take part in the parade at Pudsey Carnival in May 2005. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
16. Hunslet in the early 2000s
Hunslet cricket girls in May 2005. Pictured, from left are Jessica Mapplebeck, Gemma Smith, Sarah Mapplebeck and Sarah Brayshaw. | Steve Bootle Photo: Steve Bootle
17. Hunslet in the early 2000s
Victorious Hunslet celebrate winning the YEP Floodlit Cup in April 2005. They beat Queens in the final. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
18. Hunslet in the early 2000s
Thai Boxers Nicola Simpson, centre with Padraic McDonagh and John Miller from the Golden Team Thai Boxing Gym pictured in April 2005. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson