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
7. Holbeck in the 1940s
The north-west side of Meadow Lane, showing New Lane and Holroyd Yard. Tramlines can be seen. Pictured in October 1944. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Holbeck in the 1940s
Brown Lane Bridge pictured in October 1944. An Industrial chimney in the distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Holbeck in the 1940s
The south side of Derwent Street, showing the premises of F. Coggill & Son, forwarding agent. The brick building is derelict and has some of its windows boarded up. On the left is Water Lane, with signs pointing to The Ellbee Windscreen Co. and C.H. Bynon Ltd, fern preservers, (both at number 125). Pictured in September 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Holbeck in the 1940s
Proposed layout from July 1948 of a light industrial estate between Meadow Lane, Dewsbury Road and Jack Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Holbeck in the 1940s
A view looking north shows a disused culvert by Mill Green Goit.Wasteground and a wooden fence are visible on the left. Houses are in the foreground with a cracked wall in the centre. Pictured in October 1940. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Holbeck in the 1940s
Destruction of number 16 Ingram Road as a result of bombing raid in war time. These were back-to-back houses. Homes on Ingram View were also damaged. In this view, internal staircases, fire places and furniture are visible. Pictured in April 1941. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net