It was a year which would provide happiness and heartache for residents in LS11. A sandwich shop in the heart of the community welcomed TV royalty while a local school took a creative approach to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Beeston Festival proved as popular as ever while Beeston in Bloom helped the suburb blossom. The 12 months would be tainted with the tragic murder of retired merchant seaman Len Farrar, a crime which remains unsolved today. READ MORE: 18 photo memories of Beeston in 2001 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
22 photo memories from Beeston in 2002
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 9th Jun 2021, 16:30 BST
Updated 11th Jun 2021, 08:20 BST
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These fantastic photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Beeston throughout 2002.
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