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
Evocative photos take you back to Leeds city centre in 1910
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These evocative photos provide a fascinating glimpse into life around the city centre at the dawn of a new decade.
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