This photo gallery of memories take you back to the 1940s with an aerial view of Kirkstall Abbey.in focus. The cruciform church is towards the left with the open air cloister in the centre. Footpaths were added to the site during a programme of conservation and restoration between 1892 and 1896. The entrance to the Abbey House Museum is just visible in the centre of the left edge across Abbey Road. Morris Lane runs across the top of the view. Houses on The Rise can be seen in the top left with Black De Lacy Mount, De Lacy Mount and Back Norman Mount in the top right. The River Aire is visible along the right edge. The photo is one of 11 gems showcasing life around the community during the decade with familiar streets such as Morris Lane and Vesper Road all featured. 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: Photo gems take you down Kirkstall Road in the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Kirkstall in the 1940s
The corner of Vesper Gate Drive and Vesper Lane showing sign for new houses and bungalows built by F. R. Evans on the Vesper Lane estate at £455 - £499. Houses on Vesper Gate Drive are semi-detached. On Vesper Lane is the gate of Unecol House Recreation Club sports ground. Several pedestrians can be seen on the pavement. A street lamp, bus stop and post box are on the corner. A stone wall runs along Vesper Lane in front of Unecol House. Pictured in May 1940. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Kirkstall in the 1940s
A view north along Morris Lane from near number 15, near to the junction with Kirkstall Lane. There is a Boots billboard on the end house. Some pedestrians are on the street. Pictured in October 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Kirkstall in the 1940s
A view looking north-north-west along Morris Lane, Kirkstall. A parked car and pedestrians are on the street. A billboard for Boots is on the end house. Pictured in July 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Kirkstall in the 1940s
A Pickford's vehicle carries a heavy load in Kirkstall. Three men stand on the vehicle. The driver looks from his cab. At the left is a "double bend" road sign. Pictured in March 1943. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Kirkstall in the 1940s
A view shows junction of St. Ann's Lane and Kirkstall Hill. Thrift grocers are on the left by the junction with Burley Wood Lane. On the right is a parade of shops. Parked cars, street lamps and a post box are visible. Pictured in June 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net