They feature local landmarks in the heart of the community from a much loved fish and chip shop through to newsagents in the shadow of Elland Road. They gallery also feature the devastation caused by air raids and also focus on the light industry which provided jobs for locals. 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: 23 of the best photos take you back to Beeston in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Beeston in the 1940s
Looking east along Southleigh Crescent in July 1945. The large, brick building in the foreground, is the side of the Rex cinema which fronts onto Gypsy Lane. Streetlamps and a child are visible in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Beeston in the 1940s
"Ainsworth's Hut" in the rear garden of Southleigh Road in April 1944. The back gardens of the semi detached houses on Southleigh Crescent can be seen to the back of the picture. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Beeston in the 1940s
Photograph of the advertising hoarding (which is blank) on the side of number 64 Town Street. Also in view is part of the road and some tramway poles, with a tramway fare stage sign. Pictured in June 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Beeston in the 1940s
Newsagent and sweet shop, business of Edward Hutchinson pictured in January 1940. It was located at the corner of Heath Grove, opposite Leeds United football ground on Elland Road. Placards for various newspapers can be seen, including Sunday Express, Sunday Dispatch and Reynolds News. Advertisement for Coca-Cola. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Beeston in the 1940s
A snow covered Barkly Road in February 1940. On the right a length of fencing and a gas lamp. Behind the lamp is Universal Garage with car in front. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Beeston in the 1940s
Flattened homes on Flaxton Terrace off Beeston Hill after air raids in April 1941. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net