Seven 'then and now' images of iconic Leeds landmarks

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 5th Jul 2019, 10:39 GMT

The history and heritage of iconic Leeds landmarks are celebrated in these 'then and now' images.

They are all featured in 'Leeds Then and Now' a new book which uses vintage photos paired with the same view today. It traces the transformation of Leeds during the past 150 years and applauds how many grand schemes and individual buildings have been preserved and repurposed to create a dynamic modern city centre that proudly displays its unique heritage. READ MORE: 34 never seen before photos of Leeds through the ages

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Leeds Then and Now.
THEN: Circa 1936, The Thoresby Society NOW: 2018, Eric Musgraveplaceholder image
THEN: Circa 1936, The Thoresby Society NOW: 2018, Eric Musgrave
THEN: 1905, The Thoresby Society NOW: 2018, David Majorplaceholder image
THEN: 1905, The Thoresby Society NOW: 2018, David Major
THEN: 1956, The Thoresby Society NOW: 2018, David Majorplaceholder image
THEN: 1956, The Thoresby Society NOW: 2018, David Major
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