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
7. Leeds city centre
Call Lane numbers 1 - 3, showing Scotsman Stores which sold wine and spirits. Ornamental lamps on either side of doorway. Prices of spirits in windows. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
The junction of Vicar Lane and Kirkgate. Sheldon's advertising hoardings on corner with various adverts. Photo is looking down Kirkgate with Market buildings on the left. The railway bridge with St. Peter's Church can just be seen in distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
Market buildings showing Kirkgate entrance with Temperance Hotel on left. Other businesses visible are John Bader & Sons, pork and bacon curers and Eastman Ltd, butchers. Pictured in November 1908. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
The junction of Duncan Street and Briggate in February 1908. Zeala Meat Co Ltd Butchers at 153 with Cavendish Restaurant at 154. Next to this is the Central Meat Market with Cooper and Co Tea Stores at 56 and Peels Printers above. A sign for Fairburn restaurant entrance can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Kirkgate before improvement. To the right of photograph is the arched entrance to Croisdale Court. Next to this is the empty premises that was previously Illingworths Grindery Stores at 54 Kirkgate then E.Wray newsagents at 53 which has signs in window stating 'selling off'. Next door at 52 is the partly demolished premises that was previously Nobles Stores, with the entrance to Barstows Yard just visible. There are various posters pasted onto fence at front of Nobles stores. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
A view of the derelict building that was Coldbecks London Tavern at 32 George Street. The entrance to the wholesale fish market is on the left. Men stand on the cobbled street. Pictured in August 1908. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net