They showcase a city coping with the trauma of conflict and determined to build back better with a proud community spirit. Landmarks featured include City Square, Leeds Civic Hall, Kirkgate Market, Leeds Bridge and Leeds Parish Church. Also in focus are well-known streets including Briggate, Kirkgate, The Headrow, Boar Lane, Commercial Street and Vicar Lane. 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: Nostalgic photos capture life around Leeds in 1940 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Enjoy these photo memories showcasing life in Leeds city centre during the 1940s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
A policeman on point duty at the corner of East Parade and St Paul's Street in April 1940. Holt and Co. Hosiery Warehouse in background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
The Leeds Industrial Co-Operative Society Ltd. on Albion Street pictured in March 1945. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in 1940s
Boar Lane in April 1948. Pictured are Holy Trinity Church, C&A, and J Jones, costumiers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
The Odeon Cinema on Lower Headrow pictured in April 1942. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in 1940s
Quarry Hill Flats on Eastgate pictured in March 1948. Appleyard's petrol station is on the roundabout. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in 1940s
The junction of Albion Street in November 1946 and St Ann Street. All the shop windows have advertisements for 'Star', an amusement arcade and shooting gallery. Also in view is the factory entrance of Laufers, wholesale clothiers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in 1940s
Commerical Street in April 1945. This view is at the junction with Bank Street. Field's cafe can be seen on the right opposite W. Wright jewellers shop. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Shops on Kirkgate in October 1948. They include W. & G. Scott Provision Merchant, and Quality Furnishers Ltd. The block was between the Fox and Grapes Yard and Crown Court. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in 1940s
Back George Street in October 1947. G. Thompson fruit salesman and Chadwick and Son fruit salesman are visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in 1940s
George Street in October 1947., Pictured are Holdswoth's coffee and cocoa house, L. Newman, paper bag manufacturer and G. Thompson, fruitier. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Mills and factories on East Street in November 1948, some of which are disused. The ones that aren't are the premises of 'Aire and Calder Navigation Co. Ltd.', 'E.Wooler and Son', 'A.E. Haycock'. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
The demolition of air raid shelters in City Square in August 1946. Standard Buildings with Barclays Bank local head office, Standard Life Assurance and British General Insurance are visible in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Marks and Spencer on Briggate pictured in June 1942. The new store was completed by 1940, but was then requisitioned by the Ministry of Works. It was finally opened in 1951. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Kirkgate Market in June 1947. Pictured is J. Wood and Son Ltd. fruit, veg and flower sellers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds in the 1940s
Leeds Parish Church in July 1948. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
The dining room of a British Restaurant, a cheap public eating place during World War II, at Leeds Town Hall pictured in August 1942. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
The County Hotel, originally a Temperance hotel, at the junction of Eastgate with Vicar Lane pictured in December 1949. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Looking north at the point where Infirmary Street (on the left) and Park Row (on the right) meet City Square in December 1943. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Leeds Bridge to Bridge End in October 1945. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
1. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Enjoy these photo memories showcasing life in Leeds city centre during the 1940s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
A policeman on point duty at the corner of East Parade and St Paul's Street in April 1940. Holt and Co. Hosiery Warehouse in background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
The Leeds Industrial Co-Operative Society Ltd. on Albion Street pictured in March 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
Boar Lane in April 1948. Pictured are Holy Trinity Church, C&A, and J Jones, costumiers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
The Odeon Cinema on Lower Headrow pictured in April 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre in the 1940s
The junction of Albion Street in November 1946 and St Ann Street. All the shop windows have advertisements for 'Star', an amusement arcade and shooting gallery. Also in view is the factory entrance of Laufers, wholesale clothiers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net