They turn back the clock to showcase life around the suburb in the early 1900s and bring into focus a range of landmarks at the heart of the community. Kirkstall Road Tram works and depot is in focus as well as Burley Working Mens Club. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Burley and Kirkstall LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Burley in the 1900s
Fronting onto Cross Cardigan Mount at numbers 5 and 7, Burley Working Men's Club. This view is of the side, access ramp. An extension has been built to the back of the club. Secretary was Ernest Cowell. Pictured in November 1907. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Burley in the 1900s
Burley Working Men's Club, numbers 5 and 7 Cross Cardigan Mount, the secretary Ernest Cowell. This view is of the back, with extension, which includes a verandah. On the left side is an access ramp. Pictured in November 1907. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Burley in the 1990s
Car sheds on Kirkstall Road pictured in December 1903. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net