A huge blaze at a factory on Midland Road in Hunslet forced the evacuation of nearby residents who took refuge at The Punch Clock run at the time by landlord Malcolm Simcoates. This was Hunslet in 2002, a year in which a well known face in the community joined striking firefighters on the picket line while the Supertram project was proving a talking point among locals. Elsewhere a primary school was celebrating Oftsed success while a group of firefighters were preparing to taking part in a sponsored strip night to raise funds for a hospice. This was all happening during 12 months in the life of Hunslet in 2002. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 12 photo memories of Hunslet in 2006 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Hunslet in 2002
January 2002 and Leeds United striker Michael Bridges visited at Hunslet Moor School where he presented pupils with a Kick Racism Out of Football poster. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Hunslet in 2002
November 2002 and pupils at Hunslet Moor Primary were celebrating the delivery of a new football kit. It was provided by CIS Insurance whose representatives Bob Holdate and Roy Roebuck are pictured. Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Hunslet in 2002
Inside the tap room at The Garden Gate in December 2002. Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Hunslet in 2002
The reception class at Hunslet St Mary's C of E School pictured with teacher Sue Stevenson in December 2002.
5. Hunslet in 2002
November 2002 and pensioner Ivy Needham joined striking firefighters on the picket line at Hunslet Fire Station. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
6. Hunslet in 2002
November 2002 and there was calls to clean-up Hunslet Moor Park which was strewn with glass and rubbish. Pictured is campaigner Helen Kelly with local youngsters.