The gallery transports you back to 1899, a year which saw a city building for the future. It was a 12 months which featured the relaying of tram lines in the city centre as well as an extension to Kirkgate Market and the opening of the headquarters of the Yorkshire Banking Company. Construction work was also been carried out in the suburbs including Hunslet and Woodhouse. The images are 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Leeds in 1899
The junction of Briggate and Boar Lane during the relaying of tram tracks in September 1899. The tracks were made at Hunslet Steel Works and laid out in a network. The spaces were filled with end grain wood blocks in this particular area instead of the usual stone setts in an effort to reduce noise. In the background is the spire of the Holy Trinity Church. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1899
A view along the length of excavations of old cellars in Aire Street, showing piping being laid, workman standing at edge of trench and workman's hut. Also in view is a wall covered in various bill posters, gas lamp and premises of Rhodes and North. Pictured in May 1899. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds iin 1899
Bishopgate Street improvements. A partially demolished building is main view. At the top corner of the block is a shop with the name Dixon and Co. over the top. Poster and playbills are stuck on the walls. Workmen are standing on the roof of the building. Pictured in June 1899. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1899
Bishopgate Street taken during improvement works. A partially demolished building is seen on the right; this was formerly the premises of Hepton Bros., mantle manufacturers. In the foreground, a horse-drawn cart bearing the name D. Milton of Sweet Street West, Holbeck, is loaded with wooden planks. Pictured in June 1899. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1899
Work underway on an extension of Kirkgate Market in May 1899. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1899
The building storm culvert in the vicinity of Hunslet's Church Street in October 1899. View of work area, pipes are marked 'gas' and 'water'. Workmen can be seen, with wheelbarrows, steam crane and other equipment. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net