September 1915 and a group of children pose for the camera in front of an outside toilet block at the end of a row of terraced housing in Harehills. Arundel Street is to the left while Gledhow Road is on the rightplaceholder image
September 1915 and a group of children pose for the camera in front of an outside toilet block at the end of a row of terraced housing in Harehills. Arundel Street is to the left while Gledhow Road is on the right | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Fantastic photos show life in Leeds during the 1910s

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 1st Apr 2020, 07:00 GMT

These photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Leeds during the 1910s.

They turn on the spotlight on a city evolving and a decade in which people at different ends of society continued to live very different lives. These images are from 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. CHANGING LEEDS: Demolished Leeds landmarks | Leeds International Pool | Leeds Inner Ring Road | Corn Exchange | City Square | Vicar Lane | Dark Arches | Boar Lane LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group

Meanwood Park Hospital. Originally a family home, Meanwood Hall was built after 1762. It was rented in 1919 by Leeds Corporation to provide a home or 'colony' for people with with severe physical or learning disabilities.

37. October 1919

Meanwood Park Hospital. Originally a family home, Meanwood Hall was built after 1762. It was rented in 1919 by Leeds Corporation to provide a home or 'colony' for people with with severe physical or learning disabilities. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view of Market Tavern looking from George Street with Harewood Street on the left. Landlord of Market Tavern at the time was Job Dixon and his name can be seen on side of the building.

38. March 1914

A view of Market Tavern looking from George Street with Harewood Street on the left. Landlord of Market Tavern at the time was Job Dixon and his name can be seen on side of the building. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view of Market Tavern on corner of Harewood Street in Leeds city centre. Bottomley's locksmith can be seen as well as P. Maturi knifes and scissors, J Watson, painters and Temperance Hotel.

39. Leeds city centre

A view of Market Tavern on corner of Harewood Street in Leeds city centre. Bottomley's locksmith can be seen as well as P. Maturi knifes and scissors, J Watson, painters and Temperance Hotel. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Black Horse Inn in Walkers Court off Church Street. The licensee was Frederick W Neal. Pictured in October 1913.

40. Hunslet

The Black Horse Inn in Walkers Court off Church Street. The licensee was Frederick W Neal. Pictured in October 1913. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view of railway bridge on south side of Lower Briggate.

41. Leeds city centre

A view of railway bridge on south side of Lower Briggate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The construction of Kirkstall Bridge. The Bridge Inn has temporary fence around the entrance. To the right is a tannery building, business of John G.Mohun and sons.

42. March 1911

The construction of Kirkstall Bridge. The Bridge Inn has temporary fence around the entrance. To the right is a tannery building, business of John G.Mohun and sons. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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