Houses in Francis Court, set around cobbled yard. Access was from Neville Street, entrance between number 13 and 14. A measuring rod and ladders are near the entrance, a workman looking on, dressed in the fashion of the period. Through the entrance a portion of School Close Mills can be seen, which was at number 26 Neville Street, on the opposite side. Pictured in September 1910.placeholder image
Houses in Francis Court, set around cobbled yard. Access was from Neville Street, entrance between number 13 and 14. A measuring rod and ladders are near the entrance, a workman looking on, dressed in the fashion of the period. Through the entrance a portion of School Close Mills can be seen, which was at number 26 Neville Street, on the opposite side. Pictured in September 1910.

Evocative photos take you back to Leeds city centre in 1910

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 9th Feb 2024, 04:45 GMT

These evocative photos provide a fascinating glimpse into life around the city centre at the dawn of a new decade.

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

Property on Wellington Street. rear view, adjacent to the Great Northern Hotel, which served the Central Railway Station. Pictured in October 1910.

13. Leeds in 1910

Property on Wellington Street. rear view, adjacent to the Great Northern Hotel, which served the Central Railway Station. Pictured in October 1910. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view looking on to the bridge over Bridge Street in June 1910. People pose for the camera.

14. Leeds in 1910

A view looking on to the bridge over Bridge Street in June 1910. People pose for the camera. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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