Leodis.net

This is quite possibly my favourite website ever. Quite a bold statement. It documents the transformation of Leeds [formerly Leodis] and its surroundings through a fantastic photographic archive. Hours can be spent matching up these photos to modern day scenes or just being nostalgic! And yes, I'm only 20...but you'll be surprised how much has changed!

View up Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton. I was going to post a screenshot of it now but that would ruin the fun for you!

The best way to look is through the 'Advanced Search' on the left had of the website and select '50 to view' and 'thumbnail images'. I also recommend you have Google Street View open in another window to compare and contrast.

Whilst looking at their 'about us' statement for this post I discovered something I didn't know but looks really interesting:

''As part of the funding the Discovering Leeds site was set up - a sub-site of Leodis. This site aims to look at areas of historical interest in Leeds in greater depth. These topics have been researched in great detail and make available text, images and maps for project work or just general interest. Eight topics have been looked at through the funding these are Briggate, Industrial Leeds, Theatres, Markets, the Waterfront, Leeds Town Hall, Poverty and Riches and the Headrow. Leeds Music Department in co-operation with the Library service has produced a further topic, Leeds Classical Music. A bibliography is provided with each topic for further reading''

I guarantee you will find something interesting so visit WWW.LEODIS.NET without delay.