These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the community and 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. LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Cookridge Lane
An undated photo of a domestic air raid shelter under construction in a back garden. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Cookridge Lane
A view of Cookridge Lane, looking east from Smithy Lane in July 1952.Smithy Farm is the building on the left. The roads are bounded by stone walls. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Cookridge Lane/Smithy Lane
A view looking along Cookridge Lane past junctions with Smithy Lane and Green Lane in July 1952. A bus is visible through the trees. Streetlamps and telegraph poles line the road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Cookridge Tower Estate plan
Layout of a proposed development west of Otley Old Road and South of Tinshill Lane in November 1943. This area is now occupied by roads with the prefixes Grove and Haven. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Crag Farm, Cookridge
Ancient farmhouse which had its roots in the dissolution of Kirkstall Abbey. The land had previously been owned by the monastry then after the dissolution in 1583 it was bought by Gilbert Kirke. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net