Changing Leeds - The rise and fall of Hunslet's Leek Street flats

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The rise and fall of Hunslet's Leek Street flats

Grange - also known as Leek Street flats - were built in 1968 were arranged in blocks of six or seven storeys, with overhead walkways connecting the blocks.

They proved popular but soon problems with damp and condensation began to develop and the heating systems proved inadequate. Demolished in 1983 these rarely seen photos showcase their rise and fall. Did you live at the flats back in the day?

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