The Calls

The Calls is an area and street by the River Aire in Leeds city centre, West Yorkshire, England.

Formerly an area of industry in Leeds, it has now been regenerated with a mixture of uses: primarily offices, residential and leisure.

Recent local history books frequently give the etymology as the Latin word callis ('a stony footway, foot-path').

The area's decline began in the early 20th century when Leeds' industry moved away from the centre out towards Hunslet, Holbeck, Armley and Kirkstall.

The pub The New Penny on Call Lane was awarded a blue plaque by Leeds Civic Trust on 19 October 2016, "for providing a safe venue for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

42 The Calls Hotel
Street sign
Calls buildings backing on to the River Aire
Blue plaque on the New Penny pub