The 1900s witnessed huge change for the much-loved city centre landmark with the re-building of the new covered market hall. John and Joseph Leeming of Halifax won a competition to rebuild the market. It was opened in 1904 at a cost of £80,000 with 18 shops fronting the road. Enjoy these images, published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting the transformation. READ MORE: 45 photos of Leeds Kirkgate Market stalls and traders from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
The old Kirkgate market hall taken in June 1901 prior to demolition for the re-building of the new covered market hall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
The old market hall surrounded by advertising boards taken prior to demolition in June 1901.. The hall was replaced by a new market hall designed by Leeming and Leeming of Halifax at a cost of £80,000 and opened in July 1st 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
The entrance to Kirkgate market hall on Harper Place (off Harper Street). A boy and girl can be seen standing on pavement between entrances. Pictured in September 1901. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
A plate display over the entrance to Kirkgate Market in June 1901. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
An architects drawing of Plan of Kirkgate Market from September 1909. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
Old Kirkgate Market Hall taken prior to demolition for the rebuilding of the new covered market hall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net