Meanwood Road, Monkbridge Road, Parkside Road and Grove Lane are all featured in this collection of memories as well as landmarks such as Meanwood Beck and and Capital Cinema & Ballroom. 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Meanwood in the 1940s
June 1949 and in view are numbers 571 and 573 Meanwood Road. The premises of Lawrie White, Turf Commission Agent, are at number 573. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Meanwood in the 1940s
Two men stand by a parked car in front of a grocers shop on Parkside Road in July 1946. Advertisements for Brooke Bond Tea, Cadbury's and Capstan Cigarettes are visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Meanwood in the 1940s
The south east side of Monk Bridge Road pictured in July 1946. Behind is the Beckett's Arms public house on Meanwood Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Meanwood in the 1940s
May 1948 and this view looks from Parkside Road to a large house at the corner of Stonegate Road (right) and Stainbeck Lane. The house, named Westgarth, is still standing and has more recently been a veterinary surgery for many years. The image shows damage to the perimeter wall and a man leaning over the wall appears to be repairing it. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Meanwood in the 1940s
A view looking north-west from junction with Monk Bridge Street. Number 73 Monk Bridge Road is marked with a cross. Pictured in August 1944. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Meanwood in the 1940s
Children are pictured playing on Monk Bridge Road in August 1944. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net