October 29, 1891, signalled the dawn of a new era for transport as the first electric tram journeyed in the city. It started in Sheepscar and ran to Roundhay with public services operating from November 11. The trams were run by the Thompson-Houston Company until Leeds Corporation took over in 1897. The Sheepscar to Oakwood route was the first in the country use overhead wire and a trolley pole. These photos chart the city’s journey from horse-drawn carriages to electric. READ MORE: The story of Leeds Bridewell, the Victorian 'Town Lock Up' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds electric trams
A horse drawn tram and electric tram at the corner of Briggate. Snow is on the ground and people are walking and standing by shops. Pictured circa 1901. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds electric trams
This photo shows view of Lower Briggate, looking north towards the junction with Boar Lane. Two electric trams are in the foreground. On the left is no.185 (destination Corn Exchange, advertising Bovril). On the right side of the image tram no. 35 (advertising Van Houten's Cocoa, "Best & Goes Farthest", and Milne heels) is blocking the camera's view of the shops on the east side of Lower Briggate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net