Bentley Lane Infants School in Meanwood will be remembered by generations of former pupils. It was built in the early 1930s and provided educations for thousands of children before closing in 2004. Part of the built building remains as the Carr Manor Centre, and the rest of the grounds are occupied by new housing on Bentley Mews. These photos showcase all aspects of school life from lessons in the classroom through to playtime, milk break and teachers. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Bentley Lane memories
Two boys and a girl in the 'library corner'. The shelves are largely empty of books. and there are posters pinned to the wall behind, one naming a variety of colours. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Bentley Lane memories
A group of girls engaged in dressing-up and role-play activities. One can be seen, right placing a doll in a pram, whilst two others are pretending to use telephones. A miniature bed is in the centre of the photograph. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Bentley Lane memories
A group of children who have been practising a maypole dance, associated with May Day celebrations, and often performed by local school children. The dance involved weaving of the ribbons to form patterns around the pol. The children here are dancing in pairs, and two boys can be seen sitting sat the base of the pole to support it. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Bentley Lane memories
A group of children during their milk break. The Free School Milk Act of 1945 stipulated a quota of a third of a pint of milk a day for every child under the age of 18 years. From 1971 this changed to under seven years only, Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. Bentley Lane memories
A group of children are pictured working on a painting, while two can be seen looking round the corner. Brushes can be seen in jars and jugs on the table, plus pencils in a pot. Behind the main group, a boy is playing with some puzzles. Pegs for coats and bags are by the rear wall. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
24. Bentley Lane memories
Pictured are two children presenting bouquets of flowers to the Lord Mayor's consort. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net