These images feature local landmarks from the decade as well as familiar streets and locations in the community. They are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 19 unseen photos of Crossgates through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![View across roundabout at Cross Gates Ring Road and Station Road junction in June 1941.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE2NDEzMzkz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Crossgates in the 1940s
View across roundabout at Cross Gates Ring Road and Station Road junction in June 1941. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![View of the butchers business and Farm Shop of J. Swales at 127 Cross Gates Road in September 1940.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE2NDEzMzk0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Crossgates in the 1940s
View of the butchers business and Farm Shop of J. Swales at 127 Cross Gates Road in September 1940. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![View of Ainley Ltd, Electrical radio engineers and Cycle showroom on Cross Gates Road in September 1940.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE2NDEzMzk1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Crossgates in the 1940s
View of Ainley Ltd, Electrical radio engineers and Cycle showroom on Cross Gates Road in September 1940. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Police Station on junction of Cross Gates Lane with Station Road in January 1940. The Police Station was opened in 1900 and became Leeds City Police property following boundary extensions.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE2NDEzMzk3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Crossgates in the 1940s
Police Station on junction of Cross Gates Lane with Station Road in January 1940. The Police Station was opened in 1900 and became Leeds City Police property following boundary extensions. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![The east side of Station Road in July 1945, showing shops Martins Dyers And Cleaners Ltd, L.W. Swales, tripe dealers and Premier Press, printers.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE2NDEzNTUw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Crossgates in the 1940s
The east side of Station Road in July 1945, showing shops Martins Dyers And Cleaners Ltd, L.W. Swales, tripe dealers and Premier Press, printers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![View looking south-east along Station Road towards the Ring Road and Whitkirk in July 1945. A roundabout is central. Bollards, a 'keep left' sign, lamposts and a car are visible.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE2NDEzNTUz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Crossgates in the 1940s
View looking south-east along Station Road towards the Ring Road and Whitkirk in July 1945. A roundabout is central. Bollards, a 'keep left' sign, lamposts and a car are visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net