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
13. Meanwood in the 1940s
A view south-west along Monkbridge Road at junction with Monkbridge Street in August 1944. The building on the left was the local fish and chip shop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Meanwood in the 1940s
A view looking south-west on Monk Bridge Road in August 1944. Number 73 is the second house along from the right. There is a row of trees along the left hand side of the picture and a child is playing with a pram. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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