The gallery transports you back to 1899, a year which saw a city building for the future. It was a 12 months which featured the relaying of tram lines in the city centre as well as an extension to Kirkgate Market and the opening of the headquarters of the Yorkshire Banking Company. Construction work was also been carried out in the suburbs including Hunslet and Woodhouse. The images are 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
![Great Northern Railway bridge spanning the River Aire above Thwaite Gate. This was on the branch line which ran from Beeston junction to Hunslet goods Yard. In front of the bridge, out of view, was a sports ground between the bridge and Low Road. Pictured in October 1899.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/28/8/48/2003919_19973391.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=500)
13. Leeds in 1899
Great Northern Railway bridge spanning the River Aire above Thwaite Gate. This was on the branch line which ran from Beeston junction to Hunslet goods Yard. In front of the bridge, out of view, was a sports ground between the bridge and Low Road. Pictured in October 1899. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netPhoto: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Looking from Hunslet to Cross Green, over the old bridge. Steam cranes are being used to dismantle the bridge structure. Pictured in January 1899.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/28/8/01/2003919_71711368.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=500)
14. Leeds in 1899
Looking from Hunslet to Cross Green, over the old bridge. Steam cranes are being used to dismantle the bridge structure. Pictured in January 1899. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netPhoto: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Construction of new police station at Woodhouse to replace previous structure, built in 1857 and demolished in 1898. In this view a subterranean area with a flight of steps, possibly part of the previous police station on this site, which was demolished in 1898. Pictured in July 1899.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/28/9/43/2002531_68075198.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=500)
15. Leeds in 1899
Construction of new police station at Woodhouse to replace previous structure, built in 1857 and demolished in 1898. In this view a subterranean area with a flight of steps, possibly part of the previous police station on this site, which was demolished in 1898. Pictured in July 1899. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netPhoto: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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