Billy Kirtley owner of Rothwell Pets and Reptiles Centre, saved the life of Peabod, a young Bearded Dragon lizard, by giving it a kiss of life. Our photo shows Billy and Peapod with his owner Nicola Slater. This was June in 2001, a month which featured Prime Minister Tony Blair enjoying a Saturday morning walk about on a Leeds estate and a well-known Coronation Street actress was in the city on a green fingered mission. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 30 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in June 2001
Roundhay School's wall climbing team was celebrating success Leeds inter school competition. Pictured are Kit Beaumont, Matthew Evans and Joe Wilson.
14. Leeds in June 2001
This team of McDonalds volunteers tidied the playground at Beeston Primary as part of the Leeds Cares project.
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