Never seen before photos of Leeds through the ages

Unseen Leeds. PICS: GettyUnseen Leeds. PICS: Getty
Unseen Leeds. PICS: Getty
Today we turn back the clock to showcase how Leeds has changed down the years.
Construction work at Quarry Hill Flats in Leeds.Construction work at Quarry Hill Flats in Leeds.
Construction work at Quarry Hill Flats in Leeds.
A worker watering the orchids growing in pots in a greenhouse at a farm in RawdonA worker watering the orchids growing in pots in a greenhouse at a farm in Rawdon
A worker watering the orchids growing in pots in a greenhouse at a farm in Rawdon
A Post Office messenger in Leeds with one of the motorbikes which are replacing bicycles.A Post Office messenger in Leeds with one of the motorbikes which are replacing bicycles.
A Post Office messenger in Leeds with one of the motorbikes which are replacing bicycles.
The Corn Exchange in the city centre.The Corn Exchange in the city centre.
The Corn Exchange in the city centre.
Customers browsing in a scrapyard in LeedsCustomers browsing in a scrapyard in Leeds
Customers browsing in a scrapyard in Leeds
Schoolchildren at Becket Street School in Leeds during a road safety lesson.Schoolchildren at Becket Street School in Leeds during a road safety lesson.
Schoolchildren at Becket Street School in Leeds during a road safety lesson.
The Queen Victoria Statue being uprooted from Victoria Square in the city centre where it has stood for over 30 years. It was transported by lorry to a new site on Woodhouse Moor.The Queen Victoria Statue being uprooted from Victoria Square in the city centre where it has stood for over 30 years. It was transported by lorry to a new site on Woodhouse Moor.
The Queen Victoria Statue being uprooted from Victoria Square in the city centre where it has stood for over 30 years. It was transported by lorry to a new site on Woodhouse Moor.
An aerial view of Leeds showing the new Civic Hall (the white building) and the Victorian town hall on The Headrow.An aerial view of Leeds showing the new Civic Hall (the white building) and the Victorian town hall on The Headrow.
An aerial view of Leeds showing the new Civic Hall (the white building) and the Victorian town hall on The Headrow.
Children at a school in Leeds drinking bottled milk through straws.Children at a school in Leeds drinking bottled milk through straws.
Children at a school in Leeds drinking bottled milk through straws.
A worker at a fish canning factory in Leeds shovels nets full of perch caught in Lake Windermere into a barrel of brine.A worker at a fish canning factory in Leeds shovels nets full of perch caught in Lake Windermere into a barrel of brine.
A worker at a fish canning factory in Leeds shovels nets full of perch caught in Lake Windermere into a barrel of brine.
Housewives in Morley hang their washing across the street, causing  problems for a motorcyclist with a sidecar.Housewives in Morley hang their washing across the street, causing  problems for a motorcyclist with a sidecar.
Housewives in Morley hang their washing across the street, causing problems for a motorcyclist with a sidecar.
Leeds Town Hall where David Lloyd-George was due receive his freedom of the city on his forthcoming visit.Leeds Town Hall where David Lloyd-George was due receive his freedom of the city on his forthcoming visit.
Leeds Town Hall where David Lloyd-George was due receive his freedom of the city on his forthcoming visit.
An early French car mounted over the gates of a motorspare dealers works in Leeds.An early French car mounted over the gates of a motorspare dealers works in Leeds.
An early French car mounted over the gates of a motorspare dealers works in Leeds.
Leeds United captain Billy Bremner in action for the Whites.Leeds United captain Billy Bremner in action for the Whites.
Leeds United captain Billy Bremner in action for the Whites.
Leeds United fans waiting for a train.Leeds United fans waiting for a train.
Leeds United fans waiting for a train.
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