The first phase of the Quarry Hill Flats build was completed in the spring of 1938 prompting a royal visit the following year and huge interest from the public. It would go on to provide housing for more than 3,000 residents in 938 self contained units. They were seen as a modern build at the time which included lifts, electric lighting, and a launderette. The flats were popular, encouraging a sense of community through the highly communal way of living. Yet despite being deemed ahead of their time the flats were demolished in 1978 due to their poor condition. 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: 21 of the best Leeds Quarry Hill Flats photos LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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On the left is Lupton House, the first occupant of the flats moved into number 34 on March 30, 1938. This was a Mrs Conway with three children. In the centre, with the entrance archway is Kitson House. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Eastgate roundabout with Appleyard petrol filling station in August 1938. The large archway through to Oastler House is under construction. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The archway through to interior of Quarry Hill Flats in May 1939. This was Kitson House. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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1939 and a woman stands outside Lupton House hanging out washing on lines which are strung across small, as yet undeveloped garden plots. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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1939 and the Holmes family are seated around their dinner table in the living room of their flat in Lupton House. Living rooms were designed to include sitting room and dining room area. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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