Bayswater Avenue and Harehills Road are also featured in this gallery showcasing life around the community in the 1940s. 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: 11 nostalgic photos take you back to Harehills in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Harehills in the 1940s
This photo shows the backs of houses on the north east side of Trafford Avenue from the Foundry Approach end. Number 4 is derelict and the house next door has been demolished. Seaforth Avenue can be seen to the left. Pictured in March 1948. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Harehills in the 1940s
Looking north-east up Ashton Terrace from Harehills Road in July 1949. The shop on the corner is S. Clayton and Son, grocers. Above the shop, a painted advertisement for Nestle's Milk. The shop windows have displays of goods. Behind can be seen Danby's, hardwear shop; above an advertisement for Player's Please. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Harehills in the 1940s
Looking south-east at the backs of numbers 8, 6 and 4 Bank Side Street from across Gipton Beck. The buildings are brick built and vary in size. A wooden shed is central with a slatted ventilation box on top. The beck is roped off. Pictured in July 1943. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net