All aspects of life in the heart of the community are featured in this rewind to a decade defined by World War II, the Holocaust, atomic bombs, and the beginning of the Cold War. They take you down the streets of the suburb and also focus on those firms which provided a living for local residents. They 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: Photo memories chart rise and fall of Hunslet's Leek Street Flats LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Hunslet in the 1940s
The premises of Hudswell, Clarke and Co engineering specialists on Jack Lane pictured in March 1943. The building is brick built, two storey with rows of windows on each floor. A car is parked outside the main entrance. There is a works entrance to the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Hunslet in the 1940s
The premises on Carr Fold off Balm Road in July 1946. Crates containing bottles and two barrels lie on the cobbled street, these are for the off license on Balm Road. At the end of the terraced houses is the junction with Telford Terrace. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Hunslet in the 1940s
Moor Road showing Bannister Brothers Motor Body Works. Railway lines run alongside. Pictured in August 1947. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Hunslet in the 1940s
The premises of W.F. McQuire Ltd. (Road Transport Contractors) pictured in August 1947. In the distance there are factories with a house to the right, in front of them. There are two garages beside each other, and there is a Bannister Bros. Motor Body Builders van parked in front. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Hunslet in the 1940s
A view looking along Hunslet Road from the junction with Dawbridge Street in August 1947. W. Murrell hairdressers, The Royal George Hotel and Walton's fish and chip shop visible. Kingston and Co. engineering works on the left. Telephone box is prominent. Cars, pedestrians, tramlines and a tram stop can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Hunslet in the 1940s
The gable ends of Bude Road and Clovelly Row on Clovelly Terrace pictured in August 1949. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net