A horse-drawn omnibus stands outside the Bay Horse Hotel on Benson Place in June 1901. The omnibus, proprietor, John Thomas Bean & Son, is loaded with passengers on both the upper and lower deck. It is drawn by three horses. Mr. Bean, seated in the centre with whip, is dressed identically to the young man standing, most likely his son. They are wearing suits, cloth caps and are sporting button holes.A horse-drawn omnibus stands outside the Bay Horse Hotel on Benson Place in June 1901. The omnibus, proprietor, John Thomas Bean & Son, is loaded with passengers on both the upper and lower deck. It is drawn by three horses. Mr. Bean, seated in the centre with whip, is dressed identically to the young man standing, most likely his son. They are wearing suits, cloth caps and are sporting button holes.
A horse-drawn omnibus stands outside the Bay Horse Hotel on Benson Place in June 1901. The omnibus, proprietor, John Thomas Bean & Son, is loaded with passengers on both the upper and lower deck. It is drawn by three horses. Mr. Bean, seated in the centre with whip, is dressed identically to the young man standing, most likely his son. They are wearing suits, cloth caps and are sporting button holes. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Hunslet in the 1900s: Photo gems showcase life during the Edwardian era

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 19th Jul 2023, 04:45 GMT
Updated 19th Jul 2024, 09:40 GMT
These charming photos provide a fascinating glimpse into life around a south Leeds suburb during the Edwardian era.

They showcase the daily grind and struggles of living in Hunslet in the early 1900s. Waterloo Road is the main focus of this mini gallery which is packed with faces, young and old. Life was slowly improving for working people during the decade. From 1908, for the first time, people over 70 were paid a small pension, if they earned under £31 10 shillings a year. This helped many elderly people, who would have been forced to go into the workhouse, to support themselves at home. These images 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

On the left is Chapel Walk, to the right no.55 Cusson and son drapers. Notices in the window advice of a sale before removal of business. Mounted to sides of window are display cabinets. Next, no.57 W. Radley stationary. Engineers elevation marks can be seen.

7. Hunslet in the 1900s

On the left is Chapel Walk, to the right no.55 Cusson and son drapers. Notices in the window advice of a sale before removal of business. Mounted to sides of window are display cabinets. Next, no.57 W. Radley stationary. Engineers elevation marks can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The junction of Waterloo Street with Wales Avenue in 1904. A group of children and women with child stand on the corner. The premises of T.W. Chaplin, hairdresser is on corner with notice stating that the business is now being conducted 4 doors down.

8. Hunslet in the 1900s

The junction of Waterloo Street with Wales Avenue in 1904. A group of children and women with child stand on the corner. The premises of T.W. Chaplin, hairdresser is on corner with notice stating that the business is now being conducted 4 doors down. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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