It was an area of Leeds city centre - from Fish Street leading into Kirkgate - which was home to butchers' shops and soon after this photo was taken would be demolished to be replaced by the Wholesale Meat Market and Abattoir built by Leeds Corporation. This was Leeds in 1899 and the image is one of 12 which provide an fascinating insight into life around the city during the year. It was a 12 months which saw the relaying of tram tracks in the city centre and beyond. This wonderful collection of photos is 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
7. Hunslet
Building of a storm water culvert in the vicinity of Church Street. Site area can be seen with workmen and equipment. To the left, a steam crane. Pictured in October 1899. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Hunslet
Building storm culvert in the vicinity of Church Street. View of work area, pipes are marked 'gas' and 'water'. Workmen can be seen, with wheelbarrows, steam crane and other equipment. Pictured in October 1899. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Hunslet
Construction of storm culvert in the vicinity of Church Street. View of houses with gardens. Small area of construction site can be sene in foreground. Two men in view. This photo is marked 'Mr Nichols property'. No one of that name is listed in directories or electoral register at this time for this area. Possibly he was a landlord? | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Farsley
Cape Mills, manufacturing woollens, which was owned by four Hainsworth brothers. This section of the mills is in residential use. The lower windows are broken and the outline of a doorway, which has been filled in with stone blocks, can be seen. Pictured in October 1899. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Beeston
The bandstand in Cross Flatts Park pictured in August 1899. The park, which is 44 acres, opened in 1891. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Closer view of excavation of old cellars on Aire Street, with workmen standing on edge. To left of picture is a brazier and workmen's billy-cans for tea. Pictured in May 1899. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net