South Leeds: 12 halcyon photos take you back to Holbeck in the 1940s

These wonderful photos chart a decade in the life of Holbeck in the 1940s.

They take you to the heart of the community with familiar streets, local landmarks, pubs and shops all in focus during a decade of change and challenges. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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