It was the year which featured a huge blaze which became known as ‘the Great Fire in Leeds’. The fire took place in the city centre at no. 25 Wellington Street, by the junction with Thirsk Row, a warehouse building occupied by wholesale clothiers J. Hepworth & Son Ltd. The warehouse, which dated from 1881, had to be completely rebuilt, and continued to be occupied by Hepworths until the 1920s. It was also a 12 months which saw the first buses started operating on a route in the city. Adel and Headingley were the first to be connected by the service. These images are published courtesy of Artemis and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Quarry Hill
Taken during the Quarry Hill improvements in August 1906. Showing on the left a row of derelict terraced houses and a railed garden area on the right. There is a man, possibly a surveyor on the right. In the background are the shops and houses of Mabgate. There is an advertising hoarding on the left, full of unidentified posters. Beyond that is an unclear view of the roofs and chimneys of Leeds. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Quarry Hill
Row of brick dwellings in Quarry Hill, deemed to be in an unhealthy area. Natural wells in the area sometimes contaminated by raw sewage, leading to outbreaks of Cholera and other diseases. Water pipes have been installed in these houses and can be seen running to the side of the steps. The yard had High Street to one side and was bounded on the other by Leeds Corporation Gasworks, which is on right. Women and children are posing for the camera. Pictured in August 1906. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Woodhouse
A view of the junction of Woodhouse Lane with Wade Street. Properties on right are derelict. Workmen stand with measuring pole. Pictured in August 1906. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1906
A property, located off Woodhouse Lane, is being measured prior to demolition in August 1906. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
A view looking up Wade Lane with entrance to St. John's Court on the left. Workmen with measuring pole can be seen against side of building. A group of children stand in road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Laying of the foundation stone of the Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue on Lower Brunswick Street. | YPN Photo: YPN