Leeds, Boar Lane, 1898. AI Enhanced. BW. Detail Recovered, Grain Removed, Sound, Upscaled 1080 HD

Back in 1898, the Riley Brothers from Bradford captured a delightful street scene of Leeds that showcases a bustling Boar Lane complete with electric trams, horse-drawn carriages, and plenty of pedestrians. A police officer even poses for the camera, and keep an eye out for the steam-powered tram - a rarity for its time.

The Warwick Trading Company catalogue from the same year lauded this street scene as one of the finest available. The Brothers also filmed a street scene in their hometown of Bradford, which, while of local interest, was not as impressive as the Leeds footage.

Unfortunately, the original film suffered from poor sound quality, scratches, and other damage, which are still noticeable in the upscaled version. For now, manual editing is the only way to correct these issues until AI technology advances further. I increased the frame rate from 18 to 30 to enhance the smoothness of the film's action. Despite these challenges, enough detail has been recovered to bring this charming scene to life in the 21st century.

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