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
13. Beeston in the 1940s
Barkly Road in February 1940. Fenced off area and gas lamp with black-out markings to base. Snow on the ground with tyre tracks on road and footprints on pavement. Large chimney dated 1848 in the distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Beeston in the 1940s
Forgrove machinery Company Ltd wrapping machine makers on Dewsbury Road. Factory is on right with wasteland on the left. Pictured in April 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Beeston in the 1940s
Looking east along Rowland Road in August 1949. Gable ends of Westbourne avenue and Westbourne Place. Bicycles leaning up on left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Beeston in the 1940s
Town Street in June 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Share your memories of Beeston in the 1940s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net