History of The Calls in Leeds

The Calls in Leeds is an area and street near the River Aire, close to the centre of the city. It is one of the oldest districts of Leeds, closely associated with its history and development. The area has a rich history, but it suffered from decline for many years. Recently, many buildings have been conserved and The Calls has experienced a revival. This video traces the history of The Calls and some of the people that lived there.

0:00 What is The Calls like?
1:16 Where is The Calls?
1:58 How did The Calls get its name?
3:12 History of The Calls
4:41 What the census shows
5:45 Common lodging houses
6:49 Wharf Street
7:27 Boat people on the River Aire
9:00 Sparrow's Wharf
9:26 De-industrialisation
10:14 Regeneration of The Calls
12:01 42 The Calls

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