Headingley Hill congregational church on Headingley Lane next to Moorland Boys School. Wooden gates by ornate stone gateposts are in the centre of the picture. The church has a large, intricate, arched window. Pictured in March 1945.Headingley Hill congregational church on Headingley Lane next to Moorland Boys School. Wooden gates by ornate stone gateposts are in the centre of the picture. The church has a large, intricate, arched window. Pictured in March 1945.
Headingley Hill congregational church on Headingley Lane next to Moorland Boys School. Wooden gates by ornate stone gateposts are in the centre of the picture. The church has a large, intricate, arched window. Pictured in March 1945.

Headingley in the 1940s: Cardigan Lane and Otley Road in focus

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 18th Jul 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2023, 08:45 BST

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These memories showcase life around Headingley in the 1940s.

Local landmarks and streets such as Otley Road and Cardigan Road take centre stage in this decade-long trip down memory 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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