This couple were praised as an example of how people could 'use their own ingenuity to make them (shelters) homely' The very small space, only 6'(1.80 metres) by 8'(2.40) metres, had been given every home sweet home feel including cheerful wallpaper, decorative pictures, soft furnishings, flowers, an attractive electric light and a heater. It is one of 10 photos taking you back to Burley in the 1940s, at a time a community lived against the backdrop of the Second World War. 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: 41 of the finest photos take you back to Leeds city centre in the 1940s LOVE ;LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retrp on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Burley in the 1940s
The corner of Knowle Terrace and Burley Road in September 1945. St. Michaels Lane is in the background. The premises of J.A.Hudson, motor haulage contractor are shown. Buses are parked on a drive and a van and car are visible. Blackout markings are on a dustbin. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Burley in the 1940s
A van parked outside number 4 St Michaels Lane, the premises of J.A. Hudson motor haulage contractor. Buses are parked on the drive and women are by a bus stop on the right by the junction with Burley Road. Pictured in September 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Burley in the 1940a
The junction of St. Michael's Lane and Burley Road, Knowle Terrace on right. Premises of J. A. Hudson, motor haulage contractor, with three buses parked in the garden, lorry to left. Gas lamp with attached notice " L.C.T. Bus Stage". Three ladies waiting. Pictured in September 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Burley in the 1940s
Thi fiew looks east towards the east side of Beechwood Crescent, at the junction with St. Michael's Lane and St. Annes Drive. Hedge covered iron railings surround allotments. A detached brick house with bay windows and a covered porch is behind. To the right, part rendered semi-detached houses with more to the far centre. The house to the far right has a wooden fence around its garden with shrubs and a garden shed. Pictured in October 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net