Changing face of Jubbergate

1 This newsagent occupied this corner in the early years of the twentieth century. The banner over the window advertises the Leeds Express as having "sound politics", and the boards give the news headlines as: Coal Riots Police Stoned, Soldiers Fire on Mob, Coal Conference and Hunslett Tragedy. There is a picture of a fish in the window on the left which says "When I'm cooked I taste delicious. Try me".

2 These men are shown in the late 1920s. This end of Jubbergate was originally known as High Jubbergate. The street as we know it today is a remnant after demolition work for the creation of Parliament Street in 1836. Forrington's furniture dealers moved in around 1920 and, after restoration work which revealed the timbering, the building has been occupied by a succession of cafes and eateries. Newgate runs along the left of the building towards King's Square and the church (the tower is in the distance) is that of Holy Trinity in King's Square itself.

3 This group of children are pictured in the 1880s when this medieval building is reputed to have housed six families while the shop premises were occupied by Mr A. Wells, furniture broker. Next door is J. Dalby's general outfitters which advertises "cheap boots and shoes". The posters in the distance advertise a wide variety of goods and services including Alexander Stott's "Celebrated Xmas Cakes at 6d 8d 10d or 1s" with a free box of sweets with each cake and Reverend Bone at the Wesleyan Chapel.

4 This photograph was taken by William Hayes in 1899 and shows a busy scene with people shopping and going about their daily business, including a group of men chatting in a butcher's doorway and a woman with a pram.

5 This is the same scene in the 1990s. At this time the imposing timber framed building was occupied by Laurie's cafe and delicatessen.

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Updated: 10:05 Monday, April 19, 2004