They bring together a range of landmarks and well known streets at a time a city and its residents were looking to the future after the Second World War. The photos provide a fascinating snapshot of time around a city centre which offered hope and opportunity as well as a place for fun and relaxation. They are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The Leeds Blitz - Nine air raids which brought death and devastation LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Looking south from Merrion Street across the rest garden towards Lewis's store in March 1948. St John's Church is on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre in 1940s
Harewood Barracks on Woodhouse Lane pictured in February 1949. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre in 1940s
Roof repairs at Kirkgate Market in February 1947. This view looks along South Row (game). Signs for A.Foster (game and poultry), L.Watson (licenced to deal in game), and A.Cullingworth (game and poultry) can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre in 1940s
Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel on Park Row in January 1949. People are queuing for a tram behind a metal barrier. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre in 1940s
January 1943 and pictured are derelict and partly demolished buildings at the junction with West Street, background right, and Saville Street, foreground right. In the background, right, part of the Park Methodist Chapel is visible off Caroline Street. The chimney faintly seen behind the chapel is from Benjamin Simon & Sons Ltd. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre in 1940s
City Square past the Black Prince Statue and other statuesque streetlamps shows the General Post Office in between Infirmary Street and Quebec Street pictured in March 1948. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net