34 never seen before photos of Leeds through the ages

Today we turn back the clock to showcase how your Leeds has changed down the years.

These never been seen before images online are published courtesy of Getty Images. READ MORE: Historic Briggate in 26 photos - The street Leeds we all know and love |

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PICS: Getty Images
The Queen Victoria Statue being uprooted from City Square where it has stood for over 30 years. It was ransported by lorry to a new site on Woodhouse Moor.placeholder image
The Queen Victoria Statue being uprooted from City Square where it has stood for over 30 years. It was ransported by lorry to a new site on Woodhouse Moor.
An aerial view of Pudsey in the late 1950splaceholder image
An aerial view of Pudsey in the late 1950s
Trams on Boar Lane in Leeds.placeholder image
Trams on Boar Lane in Leeds.
An old man in ragged clothing pushes a pram containing all his wordly possessions, his small dog takes a ride as well, wrapped up in sacking.placeholder image
An old man in ragged clothing pushes a pram containing all his wordly possessions, his small dog takes a ride as well, wrapped up in sacking.
A straw-burning plough engine made by John Fowler & Co, Engineers of Leeds.placeholder image
A straw-burning plough engine made by John Fowler & Co, Engineers of Leeds.
The Corn Exchange in Leeds.placeholder image
The Corn Exchange in Leeds.
A steam engine is being used by roadmenders in City Square.placeholder image
A steam engine is being used by roadmenders in City Square.
The 'Princess Margaret Rose', one of two miniature locomotives being constructed at a foundry near Leeds. They will be used to take visitors round the Empire Exhibition and are 14 1/2 tons in weight and 32ft long.placeholder image
The 'Princess Margaret Rose', one of two miniature locomotives being constructed at a foundry near Leeds. They will be used to take visitors round the Empire Exhibition and are 14 1/2 tons in weight and 32ft long.
The kick off of the third round FA Cup replay between Leeds United and Spurs is delayed after heavy rain and the brushing of water from the waterlogged pitch.placeholder image
The kick off of the third round FA Cup replay between Leeds United and Spurs is delayed after heavy rain and the brushing of water from the waterlogged pitch.
Royal Automobile Club (RAC) patrolman Frank Child on a scooter in Leeds.placeholder image
Royal Automobile Club (RAC) patrolman Frank Child on a scooter in Leeds.
Four scantily clad statues in City Square holding torches with glass flames which provide illumination.placeholder image
Four scantily clad statues in City Square holding torches with glass flames which provide illumination.
Terraced housing in Leeds.placeholder image
Terraced housing in Leeds.
City Square in Leeds.placeholder image
City Square in Leeds.
City Square with Black Prince statue and the Queen's Hotel in the background.placeholder image
City Square with Black Prince statue and the Queen's Hotel in the background.
The modern architecture of the Quarry Hill estate.placeholder image
The modern architecture of the Quarry Hill estate.
Leeds players leaver the field covered in mud after  playing Acton & Willesden at Park Royal. Leeds are the Rugby League Cup holders.placeholder image
Leeds players leaver the field covered in mud after playing Acton & Willesden at Park Royal. Leeds are the Rugby League Cup holders.
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