Leeds City Police boasts a long and proud history as the force policing the city of Leeds. It began protecting and serving the city's residents as far back as 1836, a relationship which lasted until 1974 when it was amalgamated with the Bradford City Police and part of the West Yorkshire Constabulary to form the West Yorkshire Police. These photos plucked from the YEP archive showcase the impact it has had on the lives of countless citizens as well as the challenges it has faced down the decades. READ MORE: The story of a Leeds landmark established to help the sick and needy LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds City Police
This 1930s image shows two policemen stood by a Leeds City Police Box with a bicycle leaning against the outside. The policeman on the right is a sergeant, this is clear from the three stripes on the arm of his uniform. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Members of Leeds City Police riding motorcycles for the first time on a private road at the Carlton Motoring Instruction Centre in Yeadon. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Residents of the 'Mad Mile' area of Farnley read a new warning notice put up by Leeds City Police at the junction of Whincover Drive and Farnley Ring Road in February 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Leeds City Police box, two telephone boxes and telegraph pole on grassed area with trees at south west corner of Woodhouse Moor in October 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The enquiry office located on the first floor of the Municipal Building, which was the headquarter of Leeds City Police Headquarters from 1934 to 1965. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Policemen leave the central police station in the Municipal Buildings to go on duty for the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to Leeds in November 1961. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service