Local landmarks and streets such as Otley Road and Cardigan Road take centre stage in this decade-long trip down memory lane. The images 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

1. Headingley in the 1940s
The junction of Otley Road with Wood Lane in October 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

2. Headingley in the 1940s
The junction of St Michael's Road and Cardigan Road, seen from North Lane in June 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

3. Headingley in the 1940s
Shire oak memorial tablet on Otley Road. Close up of an inscribed tablet marking the site of a local Saxon Wapentake meeting place under a shire oak tree which collapsed in May 1941. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

4. Headingley in the 1940s
End of Cardigan Road as it joins up with St. Michael's Road, North Lane and Kirkstall Lane. South Parade Baptist Church and South Parade on the left. Pictured in June 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

5. Headingley in the 1940s
The Shire Oak just before it collapsed in May 1941. Midland Bank can be seen behind. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

6. Headingley in the 1940s
Woodland Park Road, foreground, at the junction with Grove Lane. The house occupying the corner plot, which has a hedge and fencing, is number 46 Grove Lane. The substantial, turreted terraced homes in the background are also in Grove Lane and begin on the left with number 43, following an odd numbered sequence. Pictured in October 1941. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net