Initially a market town in the Middle Ages, it soon became a key city in England's textile industry, drawing a wealth of people into the city.
There are still plenty of reminders of our industrial past, such as the Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, Tower Works in Holbeck and the White Cloth Hall in Kirkgate.
Alongside these former working sites - many of which are being redeveloped - there are also plenty of residential homes across the city that date back several hundred years.
From Armley to Weetwood, more than 3,300 properties are either either Grade I or Grade II listed because they carry such historical significance.
We took a look on property website Zoopla for the best Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian properties currently on the market in Leeds.
7. 'Piece of local history'
Described as a "chance to buy a piece of local history", this large Victorian property in Gildersome was built in the late 19th Century as the manse for Gildersome Baptist Church, which occupies the adjoining plot. The Old Manse, which is the main house, has five bedrooms but the property also comes with a detached two bedroom annex, complete with large kitchen diner, lounge and is own bathroom. The main house provides three floors of spacious accommodation plus has converted cellar rooms providing a gym & sauna. It is on the market with Reeds Rain for £750,000. Photo: Reeds Rain