Wish you were here? These postcards sent from the city in the early 1900s provide a fascinating insight into the landmarks and oddities which promoted the city across the UK and to the world. Well-known landmarks such as Woodhouse Moor, Kirkstall Abbey and Roundhay Park are all featured as well as street scenes around the city including Wortley’s Tong Road, Headingley’s Shaw Lane and Horsforth’s Station Road. The postcards also put education in the spotlight with Chapel Allerton Council School and Moortown Council School both featured. They are published courtesy of Clifford Large and Artemis, both collections of which are housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Armley Jail
An undated postcard view of Armley Jail taken from the recreation ground in front. It opened in 1847 and cost £43,000. This was for the land and the buildings. The green structure to the right of the brick wall is a shelter built in the recreation ground and marked on a map dated 1908. Between the building of the prison and the wall of the recreation ground the 'jail field' can just be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Waterfall, Roundhay Park
A postcard with a postmark of May 12, 1909 showing the Waterfall at Roundhay Park. This impressive feature was at the southern end of Waterloo Lake. It was constructed by the Nicholson family in the early 19th century. Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
21. Menston Asylum
Colour-tinted postcard with a postal date of August 1911 showing the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Menston, later known as High Royds Psychiatric Hospital. The hospital closed in 2003 and the site has now been converted into a residential village. Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
22. Moortown Council School
Postcard with a postmark of April 16, 1904 showing the south-east side of Shadwell Lane. In the centre is Moortown Council School, now known as Moortown Primary School. Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
23. Woodhouse Moor
Postcard with a postmark of June 12, 1908 showing Woodhouse Moor looking towards the building housing the police and fire stations and the library on Woodhouse Lane which opened in 1902. Children are seen playing in the foreground. Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
24. Stanningley Road, Swinnow
A colour-tinted postcard of Stanningley Road at Swinnow with a postal date of April 20, 1911. On the right is a row of back-to-back houses with Gladstone Terrace on the near side and Bright Street on the far side. On the left is the junction with Harrison's Avenue. Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council