Crowd posing around fountain on Victoria square, in front of Town Hall in April 1902. This photo shows one of the many changes that have been made to the square in front of the Town Hall. A statue of the Duke of Wellington was put up in the square in 1855; a statue of Sir Robert Peel which originally stood outside the old Post Office in Park Row was moved to the front of the Town Hall in the 1890'sCrowd posing around fountain on Victoria square, in front of Town Hall in April 1902. This photo shows one of the many changes that have been made to the square in front of the Town Hall. A statue of the Duke of Wellington was put up in the square in 1855; a statue of Sir Robert Peel which originally stood outside the old Post Office in Park Row was moved to the front of the Town Hall in the 1890's
Crowd posing around fountain on Victoria square, in front of Town Hall in April 1902. This photo shows one of the many changes that have been made to the square in front of the Town Hall. A statue of the Duke of Wellington was put up in the square in 1855; a statue of Sir Robert Peel which originally stood outside the old Post Office in Park Row was moved to the front of the Town Hall in the 1890's

12 thought-provoking photos take you back to Leeds in 1902

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 3rd Feb 2024, 04:45 BST

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These thought-provoking photos showcase a year life in the your Leeds at the turn of the century.

The rewind the clock more than 120 years to provide a glimpse of life around the city in 1902. It was a year that people came together for the coronation of Edward VII and his wife, Alexandra. 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: 14 evocative photos take you back to Leeds in 1899 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The entrance to Bow Court prior to the Swinegate/ Sovereign Street improvements. Premises shown are residential with sash windows and wooden shutters. On the right a steel gateway, the entrance to to Albion Works. Several women and children are standing in the foreground. Pictured in July 1902.

7. Leeds in 1902

The entrance to Bow Court prior to the Swinegate/ Sovereign Street improvements. Premises shown are residential with sash windows and wooden shutters. On the right a steel gateway, the entrance to to Albion Works. Several women and children are standing in the foreground. Pictured in July 1902. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A yard at the end of Leeds Terrace, with properties on the left, including C. E. Lowe, joiner, shopfitter and undertaker, and George E Hartley, furniture dealer, backing onto Albert Grove. The large properties in the background on the right face on to North Street. A number of children in period dress are posing for the camera. Pictured in August 1902.

8. Leeds in 1902

A yard at the end of Leeds Terrace, with properties on the left, including C. E. Lowe, joiner, shopfitter and undertaker, and George E Hartley, furniture dealer, backing onto Albert Grove. The large properties in the background on the right face on to North Street. A number of children in period dress are posing for the camera. Pictured in August 1902. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Sovereign Street taken in July 1902. It was named after Queen Victoria. This view is of William Court. First right is arched entrance to Bow Yard. House facing front on Sovereign Street is number 17.

9. Leeds in 1902

Sovereign Street taken in July 1902. It was named after Queen Victoria. This view is of William Court. First right is arched entrance to Bow Yard. House facing front on Sovereign Street is number 17. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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An advertising postcard, dating from January 1902 with engraved picture of premises of C. Russell, Wholesale Tobacconist, 83 Kirkgate, Leeds, telephone number 1764, to Mr. Parkiss; selling Hignetts Reliable Tobaccos.

10. Leeds in 1902

An advertising postcard, dating from January 1902 with engraved picture of premises of C. Russell, Wholesale Tobacconist, 83 Kirkgate, Leeds, telephone number 1764, to Mr. Parkiss; selling Hignetts Reliable Tobaccos. Photo: Leeds Museums Service

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Knostrop sewage works during construction work to install a new boiler in April 1902. Several workmen and an official can be seen.

11. Leeds in 1902

Knostrop sewage works during construction work to install a new boiler in April 1902. Several workmen and an official can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Leeds Town Hall decorated in August 1902 for the Coronation of Edward VII. The facade has hanging baskets, swagging and plants. To the left, a statue of Sir Robert Peel, now located on Woodhouse Moor. This view is from Oxford Place and looks at the south side.

12. Leeds in 1902

Leeds Town Hall decorated in August 1902 for the Coronation of Edward VII. The facade has hanging baskets, swagging and plants. To the left, a statue of Sir Robert Peel, now located on Woodhouse Moor. This view is from Oxford Place and looks at the south side. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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