Leeds may not have a tram system in place like many UK cities, but the city does have a hidden subway system. Built in 1903, a network of subway tunnels were constructed under York Street.placeholder image
Leeds may not have a tram system in place like many UK cities, but the city does have a hidden subway system. Built in 1903, a network of subway tunnels were constructed under York Street. | YPN

14 intriguing Leeds urban legends

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 16th Feb 2024, 16:30 GMT

Leeds is brimming with hidden secrets, tall tales and urban myths.

Here are a selection of some of the strangest, creepiest and most intriguing urban legends that have circulated among city folk down the decades. Which of these are you most familiar with? And which do you think turned out to be true? READ MORE: 12 intriguing secrets hidden underground in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free email alerts

When Millennium Square was being developed, rumours emerged that a nuclear bunker was being built beneath the ground - though the council denies this entirely.

13. Millennium Square bunker

When Millennium Square was being developed, rumours emerged that a nuclear bunker was being built beneath the ground - though the council denies this entirely. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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Share your hidden secrets and tall tales of Leeds with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

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