The '''''' authorised the Leeds Tramways Company to construct tramway lines in Leeds. The first route opened on 16 September 1871 from
Boar Lane to Oak Inn, Headingley. With subsequently built additional routes and extensions the total length of the network increased to just over . A successful experiment with steam traction took place in 1882, and from this time onwards until the end of services the company operated a mixture of horse drawn and steam services.
William Turton William Turton pioneered the use of horse-drawn tramways and was the founding director of the company. ==Closure==