Captivating photos take you back to Cross Gates in the 1940s

This captivating mini-gallery of memories takes you back to Cross Gates in the 1940s.

The photos showcase a community at work, rest and play during the decade lived against the backdrop of the Second World War, Local landmarks such as The Ritz Pivture House are featured as well as well-travelled streets such as Station Road and Pendas Way. 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: 16 charming photos take you back to Crossgates 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

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