This wonderful photo shows the original queueing barriers for trams on Briggat. This allowed people waiting for trams to shelter from the weather. A sign above the entrance indicates the tram stop for the Harehills route. The tram approaching is en route to City Square. On the left is the Imperial Hotel. This photo is one of 12 which chart a year in the life of Leeds city centre at the back end of the 1920s. 1927 is the specific direction of travel for this collection of photos which are a mix from The Thoresby Society and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. 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
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The original queueing barriers located in Briggate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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A view of the matinee luncheon at the Queens Hotel held in honour of the 'Boots for Bairns' charity in February 1927. Pictured, from left, seated, is the Lady Mayoress, Ella Lupton, Mr Laidler, Miss Gladys Stanley and beside her the Lord Mayor, Alderman Hugh Lupton. | Thoresby Society Photo: Thoresby Society
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The fire station looking on to Oxford Row taken in November 1927 prior to extension work. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Nelson Street ran alongside Union Street, was demolished to widen what became Eastgate in the early 1930s. Number 27 is the home of Joseph Howgate, chimney sweep and flue cleaner. To the left of his home an alley leads to the rear of the premises, gas light fitted to the wall. Pictured in November 1927. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Area of demolition was number 1 Pollards Yard, which was situated off Nelson Street. It was formerly a slipper factory, owner Isaac Landey. The factory to the right and then partially viewed in background was on Millgarth Street and used by various clothing manufacturers. This area was cleared to create Eastgate. Pictured in October 1927. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Nelson Street was slocated next to Union Street. It was demolished to create Eastgate. This view shows property before demolition. On the right is a warehouse which was on Back Virginia Street. Pictured in November 1927. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net