They turn back the clock to showcase life around the suburb in the early 1900s and bring into focus a range of landmarks at the heart of the community. Kirkstall Road Tram works and depot is in focus as well as Burley Working Mens Club. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Burley and Kirkstall LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Burley in the 1900s
Tramlines and entrance to car sheds at Kirkstall Road Tram works and depot in December 1903. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Burley in the 1900s
Inside Kirkstall Road Tram Sheds, built in 1897 as part of a large works depot. Several open-top trams can be seen, including nos. 131, 170 and 169. Pictured in December 1903. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Burley in the 1900s
The demolition site of Burley Working Men's Club on Cross Cardigan Mount in November 1907. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Burley in the 1900s
The design for a bandstand in Burley Park from March 1906, which seems to be quite an accurate portrayal of the bandstand that was actually built. The park itself, built on 14 and a half acres of land, was opened in 1900. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Burley in the 1900s
The demolition site of Burley Working Men's Club on Cross Cardigan Mount looking towards Kirkstall Road. Pictured in November 1907. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Burley in the 1900s
Inside the tram sheds at Kirkstall Road tram works and depot in December 1903. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net