These intriguing photos charting a decade in the life of an inner city suburb at the dawn of a new century capture an age of innocence. They turn back the clock to the 1900s and bring into focus life around Sheepscar. The gallery features young faces looking at the camera on street corners in the heart of the community as well as memories of properties which were demolished as part of slum clearance. 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: Chapel Allerton, Sheepscar, Chapeltown and Little London LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Sheepscar in the 1900s
Children are gathered on the corner of Bristol Street and Cross Stamford Street in July 1903. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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2. Sheepscar in the 1900s
Tramway Street in December 1902. The view is from Chapeltown Road. Premises fronting onto Chapeltown Road, former shop of Clement Garritt dealer in game and poultry. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Sheepscar in the 1900s
A view from Cross Stamford Street, looking towards Low Close Place in July 1903. Children in the foreground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Sheepscar in the 1900s
To the left is Roseville Terrace. Street to the right is Rosebud Walk with Roseville Road at the front of the photo from July 1903. The corner shop is boarded up. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Sheepscar in the 1900s
Part of the Cross Stamford Street Improvement area. View of St Lukes Terrace. On the left is number 14 Cross Stamford Street, with fencing around frontage. Workmen are measuring the building prior to demolition. Pictured in December 1907. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Sheepscar in the 1900s
A view of Tramway Street in December 1902 from Chapeltown Road. The block of three dwellings from right have bay windows, with flight of steps to front doors. Premises fronting onto Chapeltown Road, former shop of Clement Garritt dealer in game and poultry. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net