The gallery focuses on local landmarks during the decade with a particular emphasis on places of worship around LS2. The memories also include the home of the British Broadcasting Corporation on Woodhouse Lane as well as Leeds General Cemetery. 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
7. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Workmen constructing a static water supply basin, in the grounds of St. Joseph's Seminary on Hyde Terrace, for wartime supply. Pictured in September 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Bricklayers sealing a static water supply basin in the grounds of Woodsley House, the YMCA at the time. Pictured in September 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Woodhouse in the 1940s
LKooking 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. Pictured in July 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Trinity Congregational Church on Woodhouse Lane. The service times are on a board outside. A large, arched, stained glass window is over the main entrance. Smaller arched windows are down the side. Pictured in July 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Looking west at the Catholic Apostolic Church on Cromer Road (off Virginia Road) in September 1947. The brick-built church has arched windows, a small bell tower and a notice board. A gas streetlamp stands on the cobbled street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Presbyterian Church on the west side of Cavendish Road in September 1947. The church is part of a terraced row, but is tiered upwards, with a bell tower in the centre. On the left is a man up a ladder against one of the brick-built terraced houses. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net