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
13. Woodhouse in the 1940s
A view of building on corner of New Camp Road and Claro Road. At the time the photo was taken it was the premises of Sylva Products Ltd. Bias Binding Manufacturers, but was formerly the Empire Billiard Hall. To the left of the photo can be seen terraced houses along New Camp Road and a factory chimney in the distance. Pictured in October 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Woodhouse in the 1940s
A view from July 1945 looking north along Woodhouse Lane past Hilary Place shows Trinity Congregational Church. The University of Leeds is in the background. Tram lines, tram cables, advertisements, a bus and pedestrians are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Woodhouse in the 1940s
This view from March 1945 looks south west at the corner of Woodhouse Lane and Fenton Street. View of derelict premises of H. Sorkin, grocer, with windows boarded up. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Eldon Public House, at the junctions with St. Marks Street and Spenceley Street. Pictured in October 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Children can be seen playing on the slide in Woodhouse Moor. A see-saw and roundabout are visible behind them, as are trees, grass and benches. Pictured in November 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Woodhouse in the 1940s
A Leeds City Police box, two telephone boxes and telegraph pole on grassed area with trees at south west corner of Woodhouse Moor. Terraced houses on Hyde Park Road are from left to right. Across middle ground, street lamp on left, car approaching, pedestrian crossing with Belisha Beacon. In foreground white painted stones indicate Moor edge. Pictured in October 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net