7. Leeds circa 1940s
An aerial view of the leatherworks firm of William Law Ingle Ltd at Millshaw. In 1899 William Law Ingle moved in to the former textile mill and over the years constructed more buildings to eventually support a work force of 500 Leeds and Morley people. Most of the buildings were demolished in the summer of 1973. Photo: David Atkinson Archive
8. Leeds circa 1940s
The exterior of the 12th century Norman Chapel at Lotherton Hall from the south side. The entrance and gabled bellcote date from the 18th century but the original entrance on the north side is late 12th century. The porte cochere, the entrance to Lotherton Hall, is visible at the right edge. Photo: Leeds Museums Service
9. Leeds circa 1940s
Barkston Terrace showing the Holbeck Viaduct. A family pose for the photograph outside no. 3, the centre house of a block of 3. Through the viaduct more terraced housing on Barkston Terrace can be seen, with nos. 7 - 19 on the left and 10 - 20 on the right. The view looks from the direction of Croydon Place and dates from the mid to late 1940s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds circa 1940s
The Headrow, looking east towards Quarry Hill Flats, which can be seen in the distance. on the right can be seen Schofield's department store at number 79-83, the entrance to Victoria Arcade, Shiphams hosiers and Campbells house furnishers at number 75, Lands Lane, and Benefit Footwear at number 69.The edge of Lewis's department store can be seen on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds circa 1940s
Pictured is a Home Guard platoon at Whitehall Road power station. The Home Guard was formed during the Second World War, in 1940, initially as static units attached to places of work, in this case the Leeds Corporation Electricity Department, later YEB. The Whitehall Road power station was built in 1893 on the site of Britannia Woolen Mills, by the River Aire, and demolished in the late 1990s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds circa 1940s
Freda Bradshaw with her 2 tonne flat bed lorry. She collected goods from Accommodation Road goods station for delivery to Leeds markets, and completed all the work as a solo operation. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net