Leeds in 2100 and beyond

Leeds Hippo · Post by **Leeds Hippo** » Sun 31 Oct, 2010 8:34 pm

I've been reading a few diaries of people who lived in the 1800's and 1700's in Leeds recently including one from a woman who lived in Wortley around 1870 (and is now buried in Oldfield Lane graveyard). One thing that strikes me is how little they discuss their thoughts about the future. Not once have I read someone ponder what the Leeds would look like in one hundred or five hundred years time. Their thoughts are entirely concerned with the present - with occasional references to the past.It would have been great to have read their views and compare them with actual events today.So ... here's my prediction/guess (if you are reading this in 2100 - how wrong am I?)I think the main roads across Leeds will still exist Elland, Gelderd, Whitehall, Tong, Stanningley, Kirstall, Burley etc.Kirkstall Abbey will still existThe townhall - still existsHeadrow, Briggate, Boar Lane, Leeds Bridge - still there.The river Aire and the canal will still exist though it's path may be altered or even underground like has happened with some of the becksTransport - a minefield - I'd say electric vehicles though I doubt if many of us will be flying - though new technology could change everythingPublic transport - underground maybe rail replaced by monorail or levitated railPubs - all gone (just extrapolate today's closures)Back to backs - all clearedChurches - one or two Christian ones remaining, large number of Muslim mosquesWork - we need a new "industrial revolution" some dramatic discovery that will create new types of jobs.Wars - global ones - don't even go there!500 years time 2500 - anyones guess - put yourself in the shoes of Ralph Thoresby in 1700 and try to imagine 2000 with the changes that technology broughtAny thoughts?

Post by **cnosni** » Sun 31 Oct, 2010 8:39 pm

Tbus bid is sent back to the council by the government for the 87th time,asking them to shave another 20 quid off.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Sun 31 Oct, 2010 8:45 pm

Questions will be raised as to why gridlocks are so common in the centre of Leeds. As to the causes First Bus will deny that their convoys of 'Sorry. Not In Service' buses are anything to do with it!

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Sun 31 Oct, 2010 8:48 pm

The 'Ye Olde Secrets of Leeds' website will have postings about rumours of a tunnel from Kirkstall Abbey to the centre of Leeds.

Loiner1960 · Post by **Loiner1960** » Sun 31 Oct, 2010 9:56 pm

In 2100 the New improved Briggate with the enclosed Headrow would be linked by Underground tram to Kirkstall. Run by the Greater Northern Company from their Sheffield Mega-quarters.

Leeds-lad · Post by **Leeds-lad** » Sun 31 Oct, 2010 11:30 pm

Leeds United win promotion to PremiershipAnd then get Relegated.

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Mon 01 Nov, 2010 12:01 am

A collection of slightly odd people will madly study maps from 2000 to shed some light on where they live and how it all got there.

Chrism · Post by **Chrism** » Mon 01 Nov, 2010 11:53 am

A long forgotten school in North Leeds will be uncovered from a hundred years of brambles, bushes and other stuff.

Leeds Hippo · Post by **Leeds Hippo** » Mon 01 Nov, 2010 12:08 pm

If a global war does occur we could well return to the rural 1700's to the world of Ralph Thoresby - no electric cars just horse and carts.

tilly · Post by **tilly** » Mon 01 Nov, 2010 12:55 pm

Leeds-lad wrote: Leeds United win promotion to PremiershipAnd then get Relegated. Thats what i like Leeds-Lad Someone with a great imagination. lol