These charming photos capture a decade in the life of Burmantofts and its residents in the 1940s. Life on Lupton Avenue, York Road, Hudson Road, Burmantofts Street and New York Road are all featured in this wonderful gallery of memories. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Richmond Hill, Burmantofts, Cross Green and East End Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Burmantofts in the 1940s
A view looking north-north-east along Bickerdike Street from York Road, with Wright Street visible behind. The properties are brick back-to-back terraces. In the foreground is rubble from a previously demolished house. Pictured in November 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Burmantofts in the 1940s
Buildings on Burmantofts Street at the corner with New York Road in December 1945. Part of Quarry Hill Flats can be seen on New York Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Burmantofts in the 1940s
Lupton Avenue in December 1944. View across island site, looking North towards Eagle Hotel and Stokes and Dalton's Spice Mills. Tramlines are visible, frost covers the ground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net