A group of children on a roundabout in the park at Woodhouse Moor, this type of roundabout is also known as an 'Umbrella' or 'Witches hat'. Seesaws, a slide and a roundabout are in the background. Also in the background a drinking fountain can be seen. Pictured in November 1945.placeholder image
A group of children on a roundabout in the park at Woodhouse Moor, this type of roundabout is also known as an 'Umbrella' or 'Witches hat'. Seesaws, a slide and a roundabout are in the background. Also in the background a drinking fountain can be seen. Pictured in November 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

15 wonderful photos take you back to Woodhouse in the 1940s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 4th Jan 2025, 16:00 GMT

An age of innocence is caught on camera as part of this photo gallery showcasing the wonder of Woodhouse in the 1940s.

Children playing on Woodhouse Moor is one of 15 photos which also feature shops, pubs and local landmarks in the heart of the community. 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: 29 wonderful photos take you back to Woodhouse in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Caledonian Road showing the rear of Gale, Lister and Co. Ltd., wine merchants, which faces onto Tonbridge Street at no. 105. The view is seen from the junction with Virginia Road, with no. 3 Virginia Road on the left and on the right nos. 100 and 98 Caledonian Road. Pictured in January 1947.

7. Woodhouse in the 1940s

Caledonian Road showing the rear of Gale, Lister and Co. Ltd., wine merchants, which faces onto Tonbridge Street at no. 105. The view is seen from the junction with Virginia Road, with no. 3 Virginia Road on the left and on the right nos. 100 and 98 Caledonian Road. Pictured in January 1947. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Cornhill Insurance Co. Ltd. on Clarendon Road in June 1946.

8. Woodhouse in the 1940s

Cornhill Insurance Co. Ltd. on Clarendon Road in June 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Gable ends adjoining Delph Terrace. A stone wall separates the properties. A lamp post is central. Washing hangs in the gardens, one of which has a Nissen hut in it. Pictured in September 1947.

9. Woodhouse in the 1940s

Gable ends adjoining Delph Terrace. A stone wall separates the properties. A lamp post is central. Washing hangs in the gardens, one of which has a Nissen hut in it. Pictured in September 1947. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Emmanuel Church next to Lloyds bank on Woodhouse Lane. The top of Cavendish Road Presbyterian Church is visible in the background, left. Pictured in July 1945.

10. Woodhouse in the 1940s

Emmanuel Church next to Lloyds bank on Woodhouse Lane. The top of Cavendish Road Presbyterian Church is visible in the background, left. Pictured in July 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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This photo from June 1947 shows Lyddon Hall on the north side of Cromer Road. The hall is facing the Catholic Chaplaincy and the view is of the east side of the house. Lyddon Hall was formerly known as Virginia Cottage.

11. Woodhouse in the 1940s

This photo from June 1947 shows Lyddon Hall on the north side of Cromer Road. The hall is facing the Catholic Chaplaincy and the view is of the east side of the house. Lyddon Hall was formerly known as Virginia Cottage. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view across the graveyard of St Mark's Church in July 1942.

12. Woodhouse in the 1940s

A view across the graveyard of St Mark's Church in July 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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