Enjoy these photo memories from around Meanwood in the 1940s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netplaceholder image
Enjoy these photo memories from around Meanwood in the 1940s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

12 meaningful photos take you back to Meanwood in the 1940s

War-time Meanwood is the focus of this gallery charting a decade of life in the suburb during the 1940s.

Meanwood Road, Monkbridge Road, Parkside Road and Grove Lane are all featured in this collection of memories as well as landmarks such as Meanwood Beck and and Capital Cinema & Ballroom. 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 Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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