These images feature local landmarks from the decade as well as familiar streets and locations in the community. 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: 19 unseen photos of Crossgates through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Crossgates in 1940s
J. Stamper Ltd. radio dealer on Station Road in August 1947. Above the shop is a flag pole with flag advertising Murphy radios. The shop windows are draped with sheets. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Regal Super Cinema on Cross Gates Road which was showing the film The Corsican Bros starring Douglas Fairbanks Junior and Ruth Warwick in January 1943. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Crossgates in 1940s
Ritz Picture House on Station Road in DSeptember 1945 with proposed building extension drawn in over the confectioner's shop. Opened as the Cross Gates Picture House it was renamed The Ritz in 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Crossgates in the 1940s
Cross Gates Radio & Auto Services on Austhorpe Road in October 1945. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Crossgates in the 1940s
The east side of Station Road showing Bevins and Morris confectioners, the Ritz cinema and the Station Hotel in September 1945. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Crossgates in the 1940s
Penda's Grove from the corner with Penda's Way in October 1942. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net