Hunslet Grange - also known as Leek Street flats - were built in 1968 were arranged in blocks of six or seven storeys, with overhead walkways connecting the blocks. They proved popular but soon problems with damp and condensation began to develop and the heating systems proved inadequate. Demolished in 1983 these rarely seen photos showcase their rise and fall. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of Ray Dickinson and 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.Did you live at the flats back in the day? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
25. Leek Street Flats
Debris crashes down as the excavator demolishes a 70ft concrete refuse chute, smashing through balconies of flats on the way down.
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February 1983 and Leeds planning chief Coun Bryan North pledged that residents would be consulted at every stage about rebuilding on the ill-fated site.
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March 1983 and the demolition signalled last orders for The Pioneer public house. | YPN Photo: YPN
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May 1984 and The Pioneer pub was waiting to be demolished. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Leek Street Flats pictured during the process of demolition in 1983. In the foreground, the flats of Elm Tree Chase have already been demolished, leaving a view through to the former Jack Lane School, here occupied by the Leeds Athletic Institute. PIC: Ray Dickinson | Ray Dickinson Photo: Ray Dickinson
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Share your memories of living in the Leek Street Flats with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN