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
7. Sheepscar in the 1900s
Chapeltown Road, junction with Tramway Street, which has number 34 above shop, belonging to J.W. Everingham, butcher. Clement Garritt, dealer in game and poultry, with display of goods in window, is number 32. It would appear that his premises have been moved from boarded up shop to left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Sheepscar in the 1900s
Providence Buildings, off Cross Stamford Street, in December 1907. A property is being prepared for demolition. Workmen can be seen taken measurements. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. 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
10. Sheepscar in the 1900s
A property in Cross Stamford/Bristol Street area in October 1902. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net