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Changing Leeds - Go down these hidden and historic city centre alleys and yards

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 20th Jan 2020, 06:00 GMT
Updated 13th Feb 2020, 09:04 GMT

The city centre boasts a network of alleys and yards which up part of Leeds's rich history and heritage.

These photos archive aim to bring these often hidden or unknown gems into focus and showcase life in Leeds through the decades. How many of these alleys and yards exist today? LIFE IN LEEDS THROUGH THE DECADES: 1920s | 1930s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Recognise here? Turks Head Yard in the city centre.

7. July 1991

Recognise here? Turks Head Yard in the city centre. | jpimedia

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8. June 1992

Does anyone know where this photo was taken? | jpimedia

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Lambert's Yard on Lower Briggate.

9. Year unknown

Lambert's Yard on Lower Briggate. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Clarkson's Yard off Quarry Hill.

10. 1901

Clarkson's Yard off Quarry Hill. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Pack Horse Yard off Briggate.

11. Year unknown

Pack Horse Yard off Briggate. | jpimedia

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Cherry Tree Yard off Kirkgate, shows narrow alleyway. A man and child can be seen posing for the photograph which is looking north.

12. 1901

Cherry Tree Yard off Kirkgate, shows narrow alleyway. A man and child can be seen posing for the photograph which is looking north. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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