Local landmarks as well as shops, traffic and travel and new developments all feature in this wonderful trip down memory lane. 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: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Headingley in the 1940s
Grove Lane in September 1946. Shop belonging to George Wiggins, boot & shoe repairer. To the left of the shop is an advertising hoarding for Brooke Bond Beef Cubes & Goya Face Powder. A poster on the side of the shop advertises Cherry Blossom Boot Polish. Street lamp on corner. Woodhouse Ridge can be seen in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Headingley in the 1940s
Close up view of eight garages to let from garage proprieter Edward V. Crosland at 23 Weetwood Lane. Beyond the garages is a single tall house. Pictured in October 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Headingley in the 1940s
A trench excavation used in the laying of sewers for the new housing estate at Beckett Park. The machine in view is a Barber-Greene model 44C ladder trencher. Pictured in November 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Headingley in the 1940s
The north-east side of Otley Road in October 1942 showing shops at nos. 28-32. 'Martins Dyers and Cleaners', 'The Fuel Shop','G.Cook and Son, Butcher'. A sign encourages to burn logs to save coal. Corner of Wood Lane visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Headingley in the 1940s
Looking east north east along Kirkstall Lane with Queenswood Drive and Langdale Terrace on the left. Pictured in October 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Headingley in the 1940s
The junction of Otley Road with Wood Lane, showing number 32 Otley Road (Martins Dyers And Cleaners Ltd.). Also visible is Wood Lane Chambers, and at number 2b, G. Woodhouse, bootmaker. Pictured in October 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net