The 10 strange and fascinating secrets hidden underground in Leeds

Underneath Leeds lies a forgotten world.

Rumours about secret spaces under the streets of Leeds may easily be dismissed as far-fetched urban myths, but a hidden side to the city actually does exist. From air raid shelters and nuclear bunkers to abandoned subway systems, there are a startling number of mysterious underground areas which have long been forgotten:

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Pics: YPN
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The Westgate Tunnel.
City Square showing air raid shelters. It was at the time the site of a public air raid shelter, this did not withstand the bombing and was significantly damaged.placeholder image
City Square showing air raid shelters. It was at the time the site of a public air raid shelter, this did not withstand the bombing and was significantly damaged.
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The Arthington portal of Arthington tunnel.
The old bear pit in Cardigan Road, Headingley.placeholder image
The old bear pit in Cardigan Road, Headingley.
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