15 super photos take you back to Sheepscar in the 1940s

This collection of photos from the 1940s put the super into Sheepscar.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 15th Mar 2024, 04:45 BST

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They provide a fascinating insight into life around the suburb during the decade and feature a range of local landmarks and famikiair streets. They also highlight the community's links to local trade and industry as well as a focal point for garages. 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 NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

This view looks south-west down Clarence Square at the rear of Sheepscar Congregational Chapel. In the foreground are several vans from The Jubilee & Provincial Laundries Ltd., on Barrack Street. In the distance a gasholder is visible. Pictured in October 1946.

1. Sheepscar in the 1940s

This view looks south-west down Clarence Square at the rear of Sheepscar Congregational Chapel. In the foreground are several vans from The Jubilee & Provincial Laundries Ltd., on Barrack Street. In the distance a gasholder is visible. Pictured in October 1946. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Brick built terraced houses on Beaufort Place pictured in June 1943.

2. Sheepscar in the 1940s

Brick built terraced houses on Beaufort Place pictured in June 1943. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Fred Hache's Whitelock Garage at corner of Sheepscar Street and Whitelock Street. The back of a van can be seen parked inside the repair bay. To the left can be seen terraced houses on Whitelock Street. Pictured in July 1946.

3. Sheepscar in the 1940s

Fred Hache's Whitelock Garage at corner of Sheepscar Street and Whitelock Street. The back of a van can be seen parked inside the repair bay. To the left can be seen terraced houses on Whitelock Street. Pictured in July 1946. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Fred Hache's Whitelock Garage. View of one of the repair bays, with adverts for servicing, remoulds, spares etc. Pictured in July 1946.

4. Sheepscar in the 1940s

Fred Hache's Whitelock Garage. View of one of the repair bays, with adverts for servicing, remoulds, spares etc. Pictured in July 1946. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Jack Edwards, automobile engineers, Regent Garage. Corner of Whitelock Street can be seen to the right. Doors to repair bay are opened. Pictured in July 1946.

5. Sheepscar in the 1940s

Jack Edwards, automobile engineers, Regent Garage. Corner of Whitelock Street can be seen to the right. Doors to repair bay are opened. Pictured in July 1946. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

33 Chapeltown Road, the premises of 'R. Hall, Fried Fish Dealer. Next door is a newsagents with 'Cadburys', 'Nutalls Mintoes', 'Persil' and 'Puritan Soap', all advertised in the window. A sign above the shop says, 'Players Navy Cut, Tobacco and Cigarettes'. Whitley Court is visible to the right of the photo. A baby is sat in a pram looking into the shop in the foreground. Pictured in July 1948

6. Sheepscar in the 1940s

33 Chapeltown Road, the premises of 'R. Hall, Fried Fish Dealer. Next door is a newsagents with 'Cadburys', 'Nutalls Mintoes', 'Persil' and 'Puritan Soap', all advertised in the window. A sign above the shop says, 'Players Navy Cut, Tobacco and Cigarettes'. Whitley Court is visible to the right of the photo. A baby is sat in a pram looking into the shop in the foreground. Pictured in July 1948 Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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