The photos turn back the clock to 2001, a 12 months which featured lots of smiles on faces of residents in the west Leeds suburb thanks to a raft of investment in their neighbourhood. Local landmark St Bart's was undergoing a facelift under the watchful eye of Father Timothy Lipscomb. Elsewhere a new faith centre was opened at St Mary's Hospital, Armley Park Bowling Club was celebrating a restoration of its pavilion and a school community was preparing for a balloon release. Enjoy these photo memories celebrating a year in the life of Armley. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: Memories of Armley and Bramley during the 1960s and 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Armley in 2001
Clowning around at the LAZER centre in Armley is Morgan Brearey ready to perform a circus act with youngsters as part of a drama workshop play scheme.
14. Armley in 2001
A new Swim Scheme was launched at Armley Leisure Centre in August 2001.
15. Armley in 2001
Armley Dance Studio students Lea Kirby (centre) with Sally Kirby (right) and Claire Hazelgrave (left) who collected the first three placings in the North East England Senior Modern Championships in July 2001. Photo: Tony Johnson
16. Armley in 2001
Rt Rev John Packer, Bishop of Leeds and Ripon, chats with Rev Andrew Howorth in the newly opened Faith Centre at St Mary's Hospital in June 2001.
17. Armley in 2001
A group of youngsters were hoping to set up a new cricket club - Armley Lions - on ground next to St Bartholomew Church on Wesley Road in July 2001. Pictured, from left to right, are Suhail Iqbal and Jabber Ahmed.
18. Armley in 2001
July 2001 and the Kwik Save store on Armley Town Street was boasting a 'new look'. Photo: Keith Lawson