This main image show workmen junction of Boar Lane and Briggate posing for the camera as they take a rest from their labour. It is one of 14 evocative photos celebrating a year in the life of Leeds at the end of the 1890s. 1899 is the year in focus – a 12 months of change with a city building for the future. 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: 10 historic photos take you back to Leeds in 1898 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in 1899
A view of iron bridge over River Aire on South Accomodation Road in Hunslet. Factory buildings can be seen on left. Pictured in October 1899. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds in 1899
Construction of storm culvert in the vicinity of Church Street. View of houses with gardens. Small area of construction site can be seen in the foreground. Two men in view. This photo is marked 'Mr Nichols property'. No one of that name is listed in directories or electoral register at this time for this area. Possibly he was a landlord? Pictured in October 1899. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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