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Leeds Collection

Background imageLeeds Collection: Kirkstall Abbey, near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Kirkstall Abbey, near Leeds, West Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey (Cistercian), near Leeds, West Yorkshire. Date: 1882

Background imageLeeds Collection: Miniature Railway, Golden Acre Park, Yorkshire

Miniature Railway, Golden Acre Park, Yorkshire
Miniature Railway, Golden Acre Park, Leeds, near Bramhope / Cookridge, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Scotland Forever

Scotland Forever

Background imageLeeds Collection: Wigan Pier

Wigan Pier
Boys in swimming shorts jump off Wigan Pier into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990

Background imageLeeds Collection: Lancashire Cotton Barge

Lancashire Cotton Barge
Barges loaded with bales of raw cotton, destined for the cotton mills, Leeds - Liverpool Canal, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fairground, Pudsey, Yorkshire

Fairground, Pudsey, Yorkshire
Fairground, Pudsey, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Marshalls Modern Amusements Date: 1950s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Girls on Sun Bed

Girls on Sun Bed
A group of factory girls from Leeds, Yorkshire, England, topping up their tans with the aid of sunray treatment. Shame about the goggles... Date: early 1930s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Manor House, Chapel Allerton, Yorkshire

Manor House, Chapel Allerton, Yorkshire
Manor House, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, near Meanwood, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1907

Background imageLeeds Collection: Old Time Music Hall Show

Old Time Music Hall Show
The cast of the Old Time Music Hall show from the City Varieties in Leeds take a bow; the audience, dressed in Victorian and Edwardian costume, are part of the show Date: 1960s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Wharfedale Union Workhouse, Otley, West Yorkshire

Wharfedale Union Workhouse, Otley, West Yorkshire
The main building of he Wharfedale Union workhouse on Newall Carr Road, Otley, West Yorkshire. It was designed by C.S. and A.J. Nelson of Leeds and opened in 1873

Background imageLeeds Collection: Was She To Blame? by Mrs F G Kimberley

Was She To Blame? by Mrs F G Kimberley
Promotional postcard for Was She To Blame? By Mrs F. G. Kimberley. First produced at the Junction Theatre, Manchester, 12th April 1909 and Woolwich, 7th February 1910

Background imageLeeds Collection: Adel Dam, Leeds, Yorkshire

Adel Dam, Leeds, Yorkshire
Adel Dam, Leeds, near Bramhope, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1907

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds / Town Hall 1858

Leeds / Town Hall 1858
Leeds, Yorkshire: the Town Hall (architect Cuthbert Brodrick)

Background imageLeeds Collection: Apprentice Engineers

Apprentice Engineers
Apprentices at an Engineering training school in Leeds. Date: 1968

Background imageLeeds Collection: The Briggate, Leeds

The Briggate, Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Ida Hospital, Cookridge, Leeds

Ida Hospital, Cookridge, Leeds
The Ida Hospital for convalescent patients at Cookridge, near Leeds, opened in 1888 following a bequest by John North

Background imageLeeds Collection: Suffragette Lilian Lenton in Court 1913

Suffragette Lilian Lenton in Court 1913
A newspaper placard dated Wednesday, June 11, 1913, with the headline, Miss. Lentons Reappearance

Background imageLeeds Collection: IMechE Leeds meeting. Members ticket

IMechE Leeds meeting. Members ticket, 1859 Date: 1859

Background imageLeeds Collection: Bramley Workhouse, Armley, Leeds

Bramley Workhouse, Armley, Leeds
The porter stands in front of the Bramley Union Workhouse on Green Hill Road, Armley near Leeds. The building, opened in 1872, was designed by CS and AJ Nelson. C.1910s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Quarry Hill Flats

Quarry Hill Flats, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, were modelled on the Karl Marx Hof flats in Vienna, Austria. The steel frame and concrete clad buildings were demolished 1978 Date: built late 1930s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery

Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery
A very early photograph of Leeds Workhouse from Burmantofts Cemetery, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 20223, Supreme

Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 20223, Supreme
Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 20223 Built: 1934 Registration: EU 5313 Class: B6 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 10 Name: Supreme Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Industrial Leeds 1885

Industrial Leeds 1885
Industrial aspect of Leeds from Richmond Hill. Date: 1885

Background imageLeeds Collection: Railway Station, Crossgates, Yorkshire

Railway Station, Crossgates, Yorkshire
Railway Station, Crossgates, Leeds, near Garforth, Yorkshire, England. Great Northern Railway Date: 1905

Background imageLeeds Collection: Joseph Richardson, Flute

Joseph Richardson, Flute
JOSEPH RICHARDSON flautist from Leeds, reckoned to be one of, if not THE leading flute player of his day. Date: 1814 - 1862

Background imageLeeds Collection: Waifs and Strays Society Leeds St Chads Price List

Waifs and Strays Society Leeds St Chads Price List
Price list for socks and stockings produced at the Waifs and Strays Societys St Chads Home, Leeds. Date: 1898

Background imageLeeds Collection: Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds - Boys Playground

Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds - Boys Playground
Boys in the playground at the Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds Date: circa 1909

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds Rail Excursion

Leeds Rail Excursion
Flyer issued by the Midland Railway announcing a Cheap Excursion Train from Sheffield to Leeds for the Leeds Horticultural Show Date: 1872

Background imageLeeds Collection: Catalogue cover design, Geo. H. Harrison & Sons

Catalogue cover design, Geo. H. Harrison & Sons of Leeds and London, Latest Designs in Statue Series of chocolate box tops. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fairground Wagon, Pudsey, Yorkshire

Fairground Wagon, Pudsey, Yorkshire
Fairground Wagon, Pudsey, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Marshalls Modern Amusements Date: 1950s

Background imageLeeds Collection: No. 1 Henley Crescent, Bramley, Yorkshire

No. 1 Henley Crescent, Bramley, Yorkshire
No. 1 Henley Crescent, Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Brochure cover, chocolate box designs

Brochure cover, chocolate box designs
Brochure cover in blue, black and gold, chocolate box designs, Statue Series of box tops, Geo. H. Harrison & Sons, Statue Printing Works, Leeds, and Sentinel House, Southampton Row, London. Date: 1930

Background imageLeeds Collection: Advertisement for clothing and bedding disinfector

Advertisement for clothing and bedding disinfector
An 1880 trade advertisement for a disinfector by made by Nelson and Sons of Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Leeds

Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Leeds
A very early photograph of the Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Background imageLeeds Collection: Chemistry students

Chemistry students, Leeds University

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Skipton, early 1900s

Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Skipton, early 1900s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds Infirmary, hospital, England

Leeds Infirmary, hospital, England
Vintage 19th century photograph: Leeds Infirmary, hospital, England

Background imageLeeds Collection: Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire 1843

Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire 1843
Drawing heckled flax at Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds. Female workers operate machines to create an even strip from the flax fibres that have previously been heckled, 1843

Background imageLeeds Collection: Cricketers Hawke & Taylor

Cricketers Hawke & Taylor
Cricketers Lord Hawke/ Martin Bladen Hawke (Captain) & Tom Launcelot Taylor

Background imageLeeds Collection: Suffragette Isabella Ford

Suffragette Isabella Ford. Miss. Isabella Ormston Ford (1855-1924), member of Leeds Trades Council, Labour Party, N.U.W.S.S and at one time (until 1907), the W.S.P.U Date: circa 1909

Background imageLeeds Collection: Cricketer The Honourable Frank Stanley Jackson

Cricketer The Honourable Frank Stanley Jackson, *, . Born 1870 - Allerton Hall, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, Yorkshire - Played for Cambridge University, Yorkshire and England Date: 1897

Background imageLeeds Collection: Roundhay Mansion Leeds

Roundhay Mansion Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds Castle, Maidstone

Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent, England. Date: 1962

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds - University

Leeds - University
University, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1964

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds - Town Hall

Leeds - Town Hall
Town Hall, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Wireless Instruments Link Trainers

Wireless Instruments Link Trainers - Wireless Instruments (Leeds) Ltd. Date: 1948

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Ploughing Engine YB1269 in action

Fowler Ploughing Engine YB1269 in action
Fowler Ploughing Engine, regn. YB1269 in action. Built by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds. Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds Road, Nelson, early 1900s

Leeds Road, Nelson, early 1900s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Gipton Housing Estate, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Gipton Housing Estate, Leeds, West Yorkshire. 1937

Background imageLeeds Collection: 1886 Savage Steam Powered Fun Fair Carousel

1886 Savage Steam Powered Fun Fair Carousel. A 38ft hree abreast 12 section steam gallopers powered by Savage No. 664 Lady Golightly steam Engine

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 15652, Repulse

Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 15652, Repulse
Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 15652 Built: 1920 Registration: CU 977 Class: R3 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 8 Name: Repulse Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Ploughing Engine 4223, Aethelflaed

Fowler Ploughing Engine 4223, Aethelflaed
Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Ploughing Engine Number: 4223 Built: 1882 Registration: AC 9061 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 8 Name: Aethelflaed Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive Supreme EU 5313

Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive Supreme EU 5313
Fowler B6 class Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. EU 5313, number: 20223, Supreme. Built in 1934 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by an 10 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler showmans Road Locomotive FX6661

Fowler showmans Road Locomotive FX6661
Fowler showmans Road Locomotive, regn. FX6661, number 15657 The Iron Maiden. Built in 1920 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by an 8 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Ploughing Engine HR4261

Fowler Ploughing Engine HR4261
Fowler Ploughing Engine, regn. HR4261, number 15420, Sir John. Built in 1920 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by a 16 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Tractor UW1329

Fowler Tractor UW1329
Fowler Tractor, regn. UW1329, number 17287, Oriana. Built in 1927 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by a 5 Nhp compound steam engine. Followed by Garrett Tractor number 33782, Dorothy

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Road Roller GS2538

Fowler Road Roller GS2538
Fowler Road Roller, regn, GS 2538, number 18882, No.1. Built in 1931 by John Fowler & Co. in 1931 in Leeds, powered by a compound steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Charlie Cake Park in Snow, Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1907

Charlie Cake Park in Snow, Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1907

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler traction engine No 7786 Alfred

Fowler traction engine No 7786 Alfred, built in 1898, at the 1959 Andover Steam Rally

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Ploughing Engine HR3399 Master

Fowler Ploughing Engine HR3399 Master (msn 15408), built 1918, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam rally

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Ploughing Engine NO4630 Wilbur

Fowler Ploughing Engine NO4630 Wilbur (msn 14712), built 1917, at the 1959 Andover Steam Rally

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Ploughing Engine NO1364 Princess Mary

Fowler Ploughing Engine NO1364 Princess Mary (msn 15436), built 1920, at the 1959 Andover Steam Rally

Background imageLeeds Collection: Little Women, Grand Theatre, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Little Women, Grand Theatre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, dramatised by Marian de Forest, based on the novel by Louisa M Alcott, showing the scene in which John and Meg are surprised by Jo and Laurie. 1920

Background imageLeeds Collection: Briggate, Leeds, Yorkshire, Victorian period

Briggate, Leeds, Yorkshire, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Background imageLeeds Collection: General Election Result

General Election Result
The declaration of the result of the General Election Poll at the Town Hall, Leeds, in which Gladstones Liberals have a majority

Background imageLeeds Collection: Fowler Ploughing Engine number: 15436 Princess Mary

Fowler Ploughing Engine number: 15436 Princess Mary, regn NO1364, at Harewood House on 28 August 1972

Background imageLeeds Collection: The Briggate, Leeds - Victorian period

The Briggate, Leeds - Victorian period

Background imageLeeds Collection: Lower Briggate, Leeds early 1900s

Lower Briggate, Leeds early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Horse towing barge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Horse towing barge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Date: circa 1900s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds and Liverpool Canal horse drawn barge early 1900s

Leeds and Liverpool Canal horse drawn barge early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Leeds and Liverpool Canal Steam Barge early 1900s

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Steam Barge early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Barges and bargees, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Barges and bargees, Leeds and Liverpool Canal Date: circa 1900s

Background imageLeeds Collection: Adel - near Leeds

Adel - near Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Armley - Redcote Bridge - Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Armley - Redcote Bridge - Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Background imageLeeds Collection: Beeston Hill - Lodge Lane - Leeds

Beeston Hill - Lodge Lane - Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Boar Lane Leeds

Boar Lane Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Canal basin leeds

Canal basin leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: City Square Leeds

City Square Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: County Arcade Leeds

County Arcade Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Duncan St and Corn Exchange Leeds

Duncan St and Corn Exchange Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: East Parade Leeds

East Parade Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Great Fire - 1906 Leeds

Great Fire - 1906 Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Hyde Park Corner Leeds

Hyde Park Corner Leeds

Background imageLeeds Collection: Joseph Watson and Sons Whitehall Soap Works Leeds

Joseph Watson and Sons Whitehall Soap Works Leeds



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