They turn the spotlight on 1908 and showcase how Leeds was a city of haves and have nots. Areas were classed as unhealthy, where poor sanitation contributed to many diseases. This collection of 15 photos reflect life in the city centre as well as the suburbs with Kirkstall, Hunslet, Leylands, Wortley and Quarry Hill all in focus. 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: The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leylands
A view past the new Shul looking towards clothing factory on Brunswick Row, which fronted onto North Street. The Leylands area had a high concentration of Jewish immigrants living there. This synagogue was erected to provide for the needs of the community. It was the Beth Hamedrash Hagodel Synagogue. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Roundhay Park
Postcard view of Roundhay Park showing The Mansion with a path leading up to it and gardens around. A man is tending to the grass while another man relaxes on a bench. The postcard is postmarked October 27, 1908. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
9. Quarry Hill
Charles Place, formerly Marshall's Court, in April 1908. It was located between Shear Street and Billet Street,two storey brick houses part of Quarry Hill area of 'Unhealthy' housing. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Cross Green
A view down Cross Green Lane, a wide cobbled street. A slabbed pavement runs down the length of the right hand side of the street. The junction with Easy Road is in the distance. Pictured in May 1908. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Cross York Street and Kirkgate in Septemer 1908. On the left is the railway viaduct, then 2 Cross York Street, a former lodging house. A faded wall sign has the name 'City Lodging House'. Single beds are advertised at 4d and 6d (approx 2p and 2.5p) per night. This indicates that beds would not be shared, which was a common practice. The corner shop premises were 46 Kirkgate, business of E. Jackson, scale maker. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Clifford
Three young children stand at the roadside wearing typical Edwardian dress. The boy wears a cloth cap, a jacket with a large collar and breeches. The girls are in dresses and aprons topped off with bonnets. Behind them is a dry stone wall, in need of some repair, and a wooden gate. The exact location is not recorded. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net