Leodis Collections About Leodis.net Leeds Libraries Leodis Collections is a new way of accessing images from the Leeds Libraries photo archive, Leodis.net. You can view a range of curated photos for a number of collections or themes. The collections currently are Arcades, Parks, Public Houses, Cinemas and Shopping and these will continue to grow. Most of the photos have been added to a map for the first time. Leodis Collections is a product of Leeds City Council's Innovation labs. Shopping in Leeds Arcades Public Houses Cinemas Open All Hours - The Corner Shops of Leeds The Home Front - World War II in Leeds Leeds Parks Project Industrial Leeds © Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds City Council.

Leodis Collections About Leodis.net Leeds Libraries Collections Arcades (12 photos) This collection highlights the Victorian Arcades of Leeds alongside newer additions to the city that have come and gone. The first arcade built in Leeds was Thornton's Arcade which opened in 1877. The novelty of a covered walkway lined with shops proved such a popular addition to the shopping facilities of Leeds that it was followed by the Queen's Arcade in 1889 and others from the 1890s onwards. Many were built along the sides of the ancient street of Briggate, where the long narrow yards leading off (formerly burgage plots) proved to be ideal locations. We invite you to share your memories of any of the Leeds Arcades below each image. + - 100 m Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors © Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds City Council.

Leodis Collections About Leodis.net Leeds Libraries Collections The Home Front - World War II in Leeds (22 photos) Leeds emerged from the Second World War remarkably unscathed compared to the rest of the country, possibly due to the comparatively low industrial output of the city. However the city experienced heavy bombing during the nights of the 14th and 15th of March 1941, largely concentrated on the City Centre and the Western/Southern parts of Leeds, notable targets include Leeds Town Hall; which still carries some shrapnel damage today, the City Museum; then on Park Row, the Train Station and the Quarry Hill flats. 100 homes were destroyed with a further 4,500 damaged and 65 people lost their lives. We invite you to add your memories to this collection below each photograph. + - 1 km Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors © Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds City Council.