Town Street in November 1949. A gas street lamp is prominent. A pram is just visible down the road.Town Street in November 1949. A gas street lamp is prominent. A pram is just visible down the road.
Town Street in November 1949. A gas street lamp is prominent. A pram is just visible down the road.

12 charming photos take you back to Chapel Allerton in the 1940s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 22nd Feb 2024, 04:45 BST

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These photos put the charming in to Chapel Allerton.

They turn back the clock to celebrate life around the suburb during the 1940s and showcase how people adapted during the backdrop of the Second World War. Landmarks, shops and well known streets are all featured in this wonderful look back at the past. The 12 images are a mix from the Tramway Museum Society and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 16 charismatic photos take you back to Chapel Allerton in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Construction of a static water supply basin in the grounds of Allerton House on the corner of Stainbeck Lane, digging and bricklaying in progress on the wartime project. The photo shows Stonegate Corner with number 2 Perkins Confectioners, J Miles number 4, A Bentons's shoe shop and Trapps petrol station. On Harrogate Road is the public library and police station, with the Midland Bank, Thrift Stores and George Stephenson, butchers, on the other side of Town Street. Pictured in July 1942.

7. Chapel Allerton in the 1940s

Construction of a static water supply basin in the grounds of Allerton House on the corner of Stainbeck Lane, digging and bricklaying in progress on the wartime project. The photo shows Stonegate Corner with number 2 Perkins Confectioners, J Miles number 4, A Bentons's shoe shop and Trapps petrol station. On Harrogate Road is the public library and police station, with the Midland Bank, Thrift Stores and George Stephenson, butchers, on the other side of Town Street. Pictured in July 1942. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Completed static water supply basin, constructed in the grounds of Allerton House, Allerton and Oakwood Lawn Tennis Club as a wartime measure. Situated on the corner of Stainbeck Lane the photograph looks across Harrogate Road to the Wesleyan Methodist Church and Hall, Stephenson's Butchers, Thrift Stores, and The Midland Bank, the Police Station, Public Library and Town Street towards the Nags Head. Pictured in September 1942.

8. Chapel Allerton in the 1940s

Completed static water supply basin, constructed in the grounds of Allerton House, Allerton and Oakwood Lawn Tennis Club as a wartime measure. Situated on the corner of Stainbeck Lane the photograph looks across Harrogate Road to the Wesleyan Methodist Church and Hall, Stephenson's Butchers, Thrift Stores, and The Midland Bank, the Police Station, Public Library and Town Street towards the Nags Head. Pictured in September 1942. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Carrholm View, L. Walker, painter and decorator in July 1947.

9. Chapel Allerton in the 1940s

Carrholm View, L. Walker, painter and decorator in July 1947. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Looking north at Clough House on Stainbeck Lane. The large brick-built house has lawns and a long driveway - this property is now The Mustard Pot pub. Pictured in January 1949.

10. Chapel Allerton in the 1940s

Looking north at Clough House on Stainbeck Lane. The large brick-built house has lawns and a long driveway - this property is now The Mustard Pot pub. Pictured in January 1949. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The junction of Woodland Lane and Hawthorn Mount in February 1940. The buildings to the left with the spiral fire escape are part of Hawthorn House, a Grade II listed building dating from the early 19th century, which was occupied by the Leeds Charity School, also known as St. John's Home, between the 1890s and 1924; in 1911 there were 26 girls living there with a matron called Mary Slater.

11. Chapel Allerton in the 1940s

The junction of Woodland Lane and Hawthorn Mount in February 1940. The buildings to the left with the spiral fire escape are part of Hawthorn House, a Grade II listed building dating from the early 19th century, which was occupied by the Leeds Charity School, also known as St. John's Home, between the 1890s and 1924; in 1911 there were 26 girls living there with a matron called Mary Slater. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Scott Hall Road and Potternewton Lane in June 1941. Shops on the right are Fred Dawson Fish and Chip shop (on corner) which is 128 Potternewton Lane, with Jackson's grocers next door at 126.

12. Chapel Allerton in the 1940s

Scott Hall Road and Potternewton Lane in June 1941. Shops on the right are Fred Dawson Fish and Chip shop (on corner) which is 128 Potternewton Lane, with Jackson's grocers next door at 126. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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