Another one bites and another one bites, another bites the dust. Ten blocks of flats on the Swarcliffe estate were demolished in the 2000s as part of a major redevelopment scheme for the community. They included Langbar Towers, Farndale Court and Brayton Grange, which at the time of demolition had only five residents. Locals come together to watch as Coronation Street actress Liz Dawn pressed the button on the demolition. These photos showcase the demolition efforts and also highlight other stories making the news around the area during the first three years of the new millennium. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Seacroft, Swarcliffe and Whinmoor LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Dust cascades across the Swarcliffe estate from the remains of the two blocks of flats that were demolished in March 2001. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
2. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Swarcliffe Avenue towards the high-rise flats of Langbar Towers in the process of demolition. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Swarcliffe in the early 20000s
Community police officers P.C. Steve Kinnon, left, and P.C. Brian Howard on their beat in September 2003. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
October 2003 and pictured is Gemma Walker who was a finalist in the FHM High Street Honeys competition. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Swarcliife in the early 2000s
Elsie Elliott helped oversee the demolition of Ash Tree Grange flats in October 2003. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
6. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Jimmy Walker, chairman of the Swarcliffe and Stanks Tenants and Residents Association, pictured in September 2003. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby