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
13. Headingley in the 1940s
The remains of the zoo at the old bear pit on Cardigan Road in October 1949. It was built in 1840 for use by the zoological and botanical gardens. The towers are beginning to crumble and the railings are falling apart. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Headingley in the 1940s
October 1943 and in focus is the site of the plaque commemorating the meeting place of local Saxon Wapentake under an oak tree which finally collapsed in May 1941. The plaque is on a stone wall with benches in front and the Original Oak hotel and bowling club behind. On the left is Midland Bank Ltd. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net