These photos provide a fascinating snapshot of a city on the rise and one at the forefront of innovation and ambition. They are published courtesy of published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, run by Leeds Library & Information Service, which showcase life during the 1890s. READ MORE: Fantastic photos show life in Leeds during the 1910s | Astonishing photos of Leeds city centre during the 1920s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. June 1897
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebration in Roundhay Park. This view shows the crowd assembled around the arena. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. January 1892
A fire broke out in Watson's warehouse, igniting around 1,700 tons of highly flammable resin, tallow and oil, the raw materials of soap. The ferocity of the fire caused the supports holding up part of New Leeds Station to give way. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. October 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. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. 1899
View shows a large building described as Gamekeepers Cottage which is situated on the outskirts of Middleton Wood. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. 1899
Kirkgate showing entrance to Cherry Tree Yard. A confectioners is on the right. The streets are paved with stone sets and tramlines. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. October 1899
Farsley's Cape Mills, manufacturing woollens, which was owned by four Hainsworth brothers. This section of the mills is in residential use. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net