They turn back the clock to 1904 and bring into focus landmarks such as Swinegate, Bond Street, Duncan Street and Briggate. They also showcase an age of innocence with the main image of 12 photos featured in the gallery showing young children looking at the camera. 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: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel 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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A group of small children, standing by an old stone wall on Chorley Lane. A man is standing further back. To left of photo can be seen the premises of Clark, Hall and Atkinson, Wholesale Clothiers. A gas lamp is in the centre of the photo. Pictured in March 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Swinegate and Sovereign Street Improvement. This view from December 1904 was taken from Leeds Bridge westward showing number 16, Craxford hairdressers and number 18 Samuel Wainwright, cricket bat manufacturer, Bridge End as well as the backs of Nettleton joiner and Henderson plumber on Tenter Lane. These premises have wooden outbuildings on piles into the River Aire. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The corner of Briggate and Duncan Street, showing advertising hoardings. There are people in view, including a policeman, though the images are very blurred. Pictured in February 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Building on Duncan Street, previously Jackson's furniture dealers, pictured in February 1904 prior to demolition for street widening. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The north side of Duncan Street in February 1904 showing Bean's butchers, Longley tobacconist, Wragg Pork butchers, Wilkinson Milliner and the entrance to Mercury Office yard. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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A crane supported by scaffolding during the demolition of the old Roman Catholic St. Anne's Cathedral in October 1904. This view is looking towards Guildford Street (Headrow). Number 2 premises of Peacock and Son Ltd, carpet and textile warehouse is on the left. St. Anne's Cathedral was rebuilt further along Cookridge Street between 1902 and 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net