Thousands turned out in City Square to catch a glimpse of the Black Prince statue which still points the way to this day. This was 1903 and the photo is one of 19 showcasing a year in the life of the city. Suburbs in focus include Little London, Osmondthorpe, Rodley, Sheepscar and Beeston. The 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: Black Prince - Memories of the Leeds landmark which points the way LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Headingley
Shaw Lane from a postcard with a postmark of August 29, 1903. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
14. Beeston
A parade of shops along the south side of Elland Road. 21 Elland Road in the centre of the photograph is R Wormald - hairdressers. Then there is a small alleyway into West Place and then 23 Elland Road is William Benn - draper. A large group of children are gathered in the centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Barwick in Elmet
This early 20th century view of the Maypole was taken from close to the junction with Main Street and The Cross in August 1903. The Black Swan pub adjoins the cottages on the left at numbers 7 and 9. The Cross is visible at the rear of the Maypole and All Saints Church is in the background, right of centre. The old Cross can now be found in the churchyard. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Little London
Meanwood Street and Camp Road Improvement, showing boarded up shops. Children in the foreground. Pictured in October 1903. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Osmondthorpe
This is an unknown side street off Pontefract Lane with a row of brick built terraced houses. The street is cobbled in dressed stone and there is a gas streetlamp at top right. There are two small boys standing on the pavement. The dimensions visible are by the City Engineers Department. Pictured in October 1903. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Rodley
View of filter at Rodley Sewerage Farm showing construction and construction workers. Pictured in August 1903. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net