Familiar streets such as Abbey Road, Bridge Road, Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall Avenue and Morris Lane are all featured as well as well known landmarks including Kirkstall Abbey and Kirkstall Power Station in this nostalgia rewind which celebrate the changing face of the suburb. They 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: Memories of the Leeds landmark which powered a city LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Kirkstall in the 1940s
May 1946 and a view looking along north side of Bridge Road over Kirkstall Bridge showing damage to pavement. The Bridge Hotel can be seen on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Kirkstall in the 1940s
Kirkstall Power Station in December 1944. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Kirkstall in the 1940s
Morris Lane close to the junction with Kirkstall Lane in October 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Kirkstall in the 1940s
Kirkstall Avenue in September 1949. Pictured is M. Hitchen decorators and Dodgsons's grocery store. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Kirkstall in the 1940s
A Pickford's vehicle carries a heavy load in Kirkstall in March 1943. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Kirkstall in the 1940s
H. E. Wild tobacconists and confectioners on Kirkstall Avenue in September 1949. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net