The Town Street museum has re-opened with a new resources room and a refurbished community room in time for its 20th anniversary in June.

Local MP Paul Truswell officially re-opened the attraction, which is run by volunteers from Horsforth Historical Society.

Among its exhibits is a plaque commemorating the town's huge Second World War feat of raising £241,000 - almost £4m in today's money - to fund a navy corvette, HMS Aubretia.

The ship was responsible for charging a German submarine to the surface, leading to the recovery of the the German Navy Enigma code machine and code book.

King George VI described the Enigma capture as the "most important naval engagement of the war".

To celebrate this, Horsforth held an Aubretia Day and march and erected a monument in front of the museum.

Mr Truswell said: "As a historian myself, I am always impressed at the way local societies have lovingly catalogued the history of the various communities in my constituency, but Horsforth is alone in having such a fine museum that embodies the heritage and character of the area."

Museum manager Nancy De Dombal said: "In time, we hope to equip the room with the latest IT facilities, and it will make make a fitting celebration of our 20 years as a Museum this coming June."

The museum has a major display of cameras and the history of photography. The public can also browse through the archives to find out more about the history of Horsforth.

Horsforth Museum is open every weekend from 10am-4pm on Saturdays and 2pm-5pm on Sundays.