They turn back the clock to the 1940s and capture the best of the community around the decade with Hunslet Boys Club thrust into the spotlight. The collection of photos also feature landmarks including St Joseph's R.C. School, Prices Tailors, and Tim's transport cafe. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Hunslet, Belle Isle, Middleton and Stourton LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Hunslet in the 1940s
The premises of acid manufacturers John Nicholson & Sons Ltd. on Church Street, near the junction with Balm Road (on the left). The building, which was previously a school, has black and white checks and stripes for visibility during air-raid blackouts. Pictured in January 1943. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Hunslet in the 1940s
Burton Road in September 1949 showing the junction with Garnet Road. On the corner of Garnet Road and Burton Road is 'Prices Tailors Ltd, wholesale clothiers'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Hunslet in the 1940s
The south west side of Burton Road, number 28 to 30, between Garnet Terrace and Garnet Road. Number 28 belongs to 'John Colley, family butcher' and number 30 is 'Harding, groceries and provisions'. There are several advertisements in the windows and on the side wall of number 30, including ones for Tetley, Hey's Gold Cut Ale and Cowerbugh's Ale. Pictured in September 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Hunslet in the 1940s
Cross Myrtle on the corner with Leathley Road in April 1947. Signs for St. Judes Mission and Fire Post. Crane in yard in background. Air raid wardens huts can be seen on the left before the church. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Hunslet in the 1940s
The yard of Archbolds Haulage at the corner of Leathley Road and Cross Myrtle Street surrounded by a high wooden fence. In the yard are stacks of oil drums and parked lorries. Pictured in April 1947. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Hunslet in the 1940s
Construction of static water supply tank near Berwick Street in August 1942. Cockburn High School can be seen in the distance to the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net