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
7. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
An architects plan of Kirkgate market hall from October 1907 showing longitudinal section - south to north. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
New market buildings from Vicar Lane. Stanley and Co, tailors can be seen on left of Vicar Lane/Kirkgate entrance with Taylors Chemist at number 16, J. Hemsworth, jeweller is at 15 with Spot Cash Ltd, Taylors next door. William Green, Florist can also be seen. A proposed central entrance has been drawn on to photo. Pictured in November 1909. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
An interior engraving from April 1901. The Central Clock tower now at Oakwood, known as Oakwood Clock. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Kirkgate Market in the 1900s
Market buildings showing Kirkgate entrance with Temperance Hotel on left in November 1908. Other businesses visible are John Bader & Sons, pork and bacon curers and Eastman Ltd, butchers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net