These somewhat eerie photos provide a fascinating insight into life around Leeds city centre in the early 1900s. They turn back the clock to 1907 and showcase a range of landmarks and familiar streets at the heart of Leeds. The collection of photos also capture the faces of those who used the city centre for work, rest and play. 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: Extraordinary photos take you back to Leeds city centre in the early 1900s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
The junction of New Market Street with Kirkgate former premises of Tiger Stores. Statue of tiger sited above doorway. Women, men and children in period dress pose on corners of roadside. Pictured in July 1907. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
The south side of Kirkgate, from Old Crown Yard to Wharf Street, with the former old Crown Inn, used as shop premises for Mr Smith, medical botanist, and Tolson's noted tripe shop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
Duke Street junction with York Street in July 1907. Railway bridge to left, the building to the left, to be demolished, is labelled Mays Yard. A group of men measure the building at 27ft high. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre
Templar Street in September 1907. The view is looking towards North Street. Demolition of some property is being carried out. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre
The corner of Kirkgate with New Market Street. Former Tiger Stores on corner with statue of Tiger visible above first storey. Visible on New Market Street is J. Hepworth and sons clothiers and R. Sinclair, tobacco manufacturers. Pictured in July 1907. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The Angel Inn actually closed in 1903 but was then used as business premises. Photo shows from entrance to yard, Lands Lane in March 1907. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net