Leeds was a town not a city in the 1880s. It was a decade which started with the first telephones established in the town, the opening of the first fish and chip shop and Michael Marks open a stall in Leeds market. Leeds divided into five Parliamentary constituencies by the mid-1880s and Leeds Art Gallery was opened in 1888. Enjoy these photos, published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, run by Leeds Library & Information Service, which showcase life across Leeds during an era which also saw Louis le Prince takes some of the world’s first moving pictures from Leeds Bridge. READ MORE: Amazing photos showcase life in Leeds during the 1890s | Fantastic photos show life in Leeds during the 1910s | Astonishing photos of Leeds city centre during the 1920s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
Remarkable photos showcase life in Leeds during the 1880s
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 1st Jul 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 1st Jul 2020, 08:24 BST
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These remarkable photos showcase life around Leeds during the 1880s.
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