14 historic postcards offer 'greetings from Leeds'

They are the postcards sent from a city with love.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 5th May 2022, 04:45 BST

Updated 5th May 2022, 06:59 BST

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They each offer 'greetings from Leeds' and feature a range of popular and well-known landmarks across the city ranging from Roundhay Park through to Woodhouse Ridge and provide a fascinating look back at more than a century of social history. They are published courtesy of Leeds Museums and Galleries whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 12 intriguing secrets hidden underground in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

13. Armley

An undated postcard view of Branch Road looking north-east with Armley Road in the distance. On the right is the Malt Shovel Hotel, a Dutton's public house. Photo: Leeds Museums and Galleries

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14. Woodhouse Ridge

A postcard view of Woodhouse Ridge with a postmark of March 23, 1913. A footpath leads to a shelter in the centre while another path leads up a flight of steps to the left. Photo: Leeds Museums and Galleries