A colour-tinted postcard with a postmark of August 26, 1904 showing Pollard's Wood, an L-shaped stretch of woodland running parallel to what is now Lincombe Drive in Gledhow. It was locally known as Pollard's Wood after the Pollard family who owned Allerton Grange Farm, on whose land the wood was located.placeholder image
A colour-tinted postcard with a postmark of August 26, 1904 showing Pollard's Wood, an L-shaped stretch of woodland running parallel to what is now Lincombe Drive in Gledhow. It was locally known as Pollard's Wood after the Pollard family who owned Allerton Grange Farm, on whose land the wood was located. | Artemis, Leeds City Council

12 historic photos take you back to Leeds in 1904

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 7th Jun 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 4th Jun 2024, 08:36 BST

Enjoy a stroll down memory lane as these photo gems showcase a year in the life of Leeds in the early 1990s.

This gallery turns back the clock to 1904 and showcase life around the city as well as focusing on landmarks such as Roundhay Park, Corn Exchange and Swinegate. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Historic postcards sent from Leeds with love LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Briggate in March 1904.

7. Leeds in 1904

Briggate in March 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The junction of Swinegate and Sovereign Street in August 1904. On the corner, J. Fox musical instruments shop has 'To Let' signs. On Swinegate, towards, the right, can be seen Ye Olde Dustye Miller Inn at number 9, landlord William Jackson. Next on the right, number 10, was Thomas Beecroft & Co Electroplaters and engineers.

8. Leeds in 1904

The junction of Swinegate and Sovereign Street in August 1904. On the corner, J. Fox musical instruments shop has 'To Let' signs. On Swinegate, towards, the right, can be seen Ye Olde Dustye Miller Inn at number 9, landlord William Jackson. Next on the right, number 10, was Thomas Beecroft & Co Electroplaters and engineers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Tenter Lane had been the premises of Frederick Ripley Smith, tin plate worker. The property was to be demolished as part of the Swinegate/Sovereign Street improvements. Workmen, in dress of the period, pose for the photograph.

9. Leeds in 1904

Tenter Lane had been the premises of Frederick Ripley Smith, tin plate worker. The property was to be demolished as part of the Swinegate/Sovereign Street improvements. Workmen, in dress of the period, pose for the photograph. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A colour tinted postcard of Seacroft with a postmark of August 24, 1904. The view looks along Town Street, as York Road was known at the time, towards the National School and St. James's Church in the centre. Backhouse Yard is to the left and Marshall's grocery store on the right. Several people, including children, can be seen as well as horses and carts.

10. Leeds in 1904

A colour tinted postcard of Seacroft with a postmark of August 24, 1904. The view looks along Town Street, as York Road was known at the time, towards the National School and St. James's Church in the centre. Backhouse Yard is to the left and Marshall's grocery store on the right. Several people, including children, can be seen as well as horses and carts. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council

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An ironmongers on Long Row in Horsforth.

11. Leeds in 1904

An ironmongers on Long Row in Horsforth. | YPN Photo: YPN

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A crane supported by scaffolding during the demolition of the old Roman Catholic St. Anne's Cathedral in October 1904. The building had been designed by architect, John Child and the foundation stone laid on 12th August, 1837. The church opened on October 24, 1838. This view is looking towards Guildford Street (Headrow). Number 2 premises of Peacock and Son Ltd, carpet and textile warehouse is on the left. St. Anne's Cathedral was rebuilt further along Cookridge Street between 1902 and 1904.

12. Leeds in 1904

A crane supported by scaffolding during the demolition of the old Roman Catholic St. Anne's Cathedral in October 1904. The building had been designed by architect, John Child and the foundation stone laid on 12th August, 1837. The church opened on October 24, 1838. This view is looking towards Guildford Street (Headrow). Number 2 premises of Peacock and Son Ltd, carpet and textile warehouse is on the left. St. Anne's Cathedral was rebuilt further along Cookridge Street between 1902 and 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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