This is Millgarth Street Police Station pictured looking from Union Street in May 1908. It was Built in 1878 for a total of £5150 as a divisional headquarters, it was originally it was much larger containing barracks and mortuary. In 1885 the barracks were condemned by the Medical Officer of Health and the mortuary was transferred to Old Mill Lane, Hunslet in 1903. The photo is one of 12 which provide a fascinating glimpse into life around Leeds city centre in 1908 with familiar streets such as Briggate and Call Lane in focus as well as other landmarks. 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: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Millgarth Street Police Station, looking from Union Street in May 1908. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
Looking north-east along Call Lane from the junction with Duncan Street, showing New Market Street leading off to the left. The building on the corner appears to be empty with notices saying that previous occupants James Cavanagh & Co., wholesale glass and china merchants, have removed to Lady Bridge Mills, Lady Lane. On the right is part of the Corn Exchange. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
Call Lane in November 1908. Number 3 is the Scotsman Hotel, at number 5 Fearnley Wilson confectioners. The hotel has a smoke room upstairs. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre
Looking up New Market Street towards Vicar Lane from Duncan Street in . On the left is Isaac Stephenson, butcher, at 24 New Market Street. Above and at 22 is a Royal Waxwork Exhibition with Ellins and Sons, grocers and butchers, at number 20. Next is the junction with Central Road with Garden Bros (Titan House) clothiers beyond that. Pictured in November 1908. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre
Call Lane in November 1908. Number 5 is Fearnley Wilson, confectioners. In the middle is number 7 Arthur Dean, smallware dealer, number 9 is John Briggs, furniture dealer. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
Call Lane in November 1908. Number 9 John Briggs furniture dealer. Next door at number 11 is the premises of Fred Barber pork butcher, which looks as if it is having a refit. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net