Each of these falls into the 'strange but true' category of conversation and charm us with their antiquarian acquaintance. How many of these are you aware of from the city's rich heritage and history? READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Red Light
Britain’s first permanent traffic lights were installed on Park Row at its junction with Bond Street in 1928. How strange it must have been to have to stop and wait when the red light shone. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. World's oldest rum
Discovered in the Harewood House cellars in 2011, these dusty bottles were found on a shelf. Had been there since the 1780s and contained what turned out to be the world’s oldest rum - still drinkable. Six bottles fetched £25,000. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Leeds underground
Yes, Leeds does have an underground. Of sorts. It’s the abandoned railway station beneath the present station, which still has rooms, corridors, stairs and even old telephones on the walls. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Stank Hall Barn, Dewsbury Road
The oldest building in Leeds, dating from 1420 and rebuilt in 1492, it was the ‘Las Vegas of feudal Britain’. Rumoured to contain some of the timbers used on Chrisopher Columbus’s ships. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Bus Lane
Leeds's first bus lane opened in September 1983 between Portland Crescent and Blackman Lane on the run up to the Parkinson Building. Was in operation from 4pm to 6.30pm. Your YEP found motorists ignoring the new restrictions. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Elephant armour
On display at the Royal Armouries in Leeds it was made in the 17th century and is composed of 5,840 plates and weighs 118kg. It even has tusk swords. | Charlotte Graham Photo: Charlotte Graham