They turn back the clock more than 120 years to shine a light on how the city centre continued to evolve both socially and economically. 1910 will be remembered by history as the year the first woman was allowed to vote in a Parliamentary election in Leeds. Her name was Francis Rushworth. These 14 photos chart the year in pictures and feature city centre landmarks as well as well-travelled streets which remain part of the cityscape today. They 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: Fantastic photos show life in Leeds during the 1910s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds city centre in 1910
Neville Street and Francis Court in September 1910. On the left, number 12 premises of C.D. Fidgett cigar and tobacco manufacturer. Next right, number 13 with painted wall signs the Yorkshire Limewashing and Colouring Company. Workmen are measuring height of the building. The entrance to Francis Court can be seen, with entertainment posters on the walls. Number 14 is the property of Mrs. E.M. Hughes, dining rooms. There are two windows displaying services 'Dinners, Teas' and shop name. Number 15, extreme right, is L. Fisher, tobacconist. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre in 1910
Postcard titled "Proclamation Day at Leeds May 10th 1910", showing the Mayor and Aldermen on the steps of Leeds Town Hall, with crowds celebrating the accession of King George V. Photo: Leeds Museums Service
9. Leeds in 1910
The junction of Lydia Street with St John's Square of derelict 2 storey terraced houses with cellars. Man stands with measuring pole to Gable End of house. Pictured in October 1910. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1910
In the centre, number 12 Neville Street, premises of C.D. Fidgett cigar and tobacco manufacturer. The adjoining property, which had been number 13, Yorkshire Limewashing and Colouring Co. has been demolished. this building was to one side of the entrance to Francis Court. Pictured in October 1910. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1910
An old yard off Quebec Street behind Hallam's Hotel (Hallam's hotel was the original Great Northern Hotel) and Janes Milne plumbers merchants of Wellington Street. The back of these premises can be seen, along with some old whitewashed cottages, once part of Eyebright Place. There is a woman standing in a cottage doorway and a boy by the yard fence. Pictured in October 1910. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1910
The Queens Lodging House on Garden Street pictured in September 1910. Improvements can be seen on East Street to the right side of the picture. To the left is a shed with 'John Pickard, Builder', written on the side. Two men are visible in the distance carrying an object on East Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net