Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in 1908. PIC: Clifford LargeEnjoy these photo memories from Leeds in 1908. PIC: Clifford Large
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds in 1908. PIC: Clifford Large

From suffragettes to a Royal visit: Photo gems showcase Leeds in 1908

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 3rd Jan 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2023, 16:39 BST

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It was a year of protest as well as pomp and ceremony.

Triumphal arches was put up around the city to welcome the Royal visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and this specially-commissioned illuminated electric tram featuring 3,000 lights visited all areas of the city in the week that followed. This was Leeds in 1908, a 12 months which also featured thousands take part in the Women's Social & Political Union's Procession to Woodhouse Moor for a huge rally. These images are published courtesy of Clifford Large, Artemis and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Leeds in the 1880s – Photo memories from a decade of firsts LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The entrance to Bramley Railway Station on Stanningley Road. A sign reads 'Great Northern Railway to Bramley Station'.

13. Leeds in 1908

The entrance to Bramley Railway Station on Stanningley Road. A sign reads 'Great Northern Railway to Bramley Station'. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Leeds Town Hall decorated for the Royal visit. To the right are the Municipal Buildings, now Central Library and Art Gallery. The buildings on the extreme right were demolished to provide open space for War memorial.

14. Leeds in 1908

Leeds Town Hall decorated for the Royal visit. To the right are the Municipal Buildings, now Central Library and Art Gallery. The buildings on the extreme right were demolished to provide open space for War memorial. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A colour-tinted postcard showing the Royal procession approaching the Town Hall (named City Hall on the postcard), during the visit.

15. Leeds in 1908

A colour-tinted postcard showing the Royal procession approaching the Town Hall (named City Hall on the postcard), during the visit. Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council

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Part of the celebrations had been the commission of an illuminated tram. It started running on the night of the Royal visit and the following week visited every part of the city. This photograph was taken of the tram when it had passed Horsforth and gone on to White Cross, Guiseley. On the side is the slogan 'Welcome to our King and Queen'. This was the first visit of a reigning king to Leeds since Charles II.

16. Leeds in 1908

Part of the celebrations had been the commission of an illuminated tram. It started running on the night of the Royal visit and the following week visited every part of the city. This photograph was taken of the tram when it had passed Horsforth and gone on to White Cross, Guiseley. On the side is the slogan 'Welcome to our King and Queen'. This was the first visit of a reigning king to Leeds since Charles II. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A postcard showing New Briggate decorated with flags and bunting for the Royal visit.

17. Leeds in 1908

A postcard showing New Briggate decorated with flags and bunting for the Royal visit. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Postcard with view of Leeds Town Hall. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra are leaving by carriage which had been sent to Leeds in advance from the Royal Mews. the statue of Queen Victoria, who had opened the Town Hall in 1858, was later moved to Woodhouse Moor where it still stands.

18. Leeds in 1908

Postcard with view of Leeds Town Hall. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra are leaving by carriage which had been sent to Leeds in advance from the Royal Mews. the statue of Queen Victoria, who had opened the Town Hall in 1858, was later moved to Woodhouse Moor where it still stands. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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