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Photo taken in the late 1950s. Part of the even numbered side of Newcastle Street can be seen on the left. On Kirkstall Road, numbers 28/30 are a branch of the RSPCA. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is the oldest animal charity in the world. It was formed in 1824 by four Members of Parliament to protect farm animals. The group included William Wilberforce, famous for his campaigns to end slavery in the colonies. In 1840 Queen Victoria permitted the 'Royal' use in the charities name, it expanded to include all birds and animals in its scope. It is supported by voluntary contributions. Many families keeping animals as pets would also take them to RSPCA clinic on the opposite side of Kirkstall Road, at number 29. When the area is redeveloped a new clinic was built and is on Cavendish Street, some of the street names being retained. | License: | http://www.leodis.net/article.aspx?id=12 | Rights holder: | Leeds Central Library | Subjects: | Kirkstall Road Newcastle Street | Source: | Leodis - A photographic archive of Leeds | Identifier: | http://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?id=20... | Go to resource |
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