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.placeholder image
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

15 Leeds historic curiosities and nostalgic oddities

Leeds is full of historic curiosities and nostalgic oddities.

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

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