The gallery takes you to the heart of Burmantofts in the 1940s and celebrate work, rest and play in the community. It kicks off with scenes of children at a playground before putting local landmarks, shops, churches, pubs and factories under the spotlight. 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 Richmond Hill, Burmantofts, Cross Green and East End Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Burmantoftsn in the 1940s
the day nursery on York Road. The building is a one story building with many doors and windows. A rickety wooden fence is visible around the nursery. 'Smathers, beds and suit shop', is visible on the right. Tramtracks and cables can be seen. Pictured in September 1943. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Burmantofts in the 1940s
This photo from April 1948 shows the poor state of repair of St. Alban's Church on County Street. Slates are missing from the roof and the walls are beginning to collapse. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Burmantofts in the 1940s
Looking south-west along the west side of Bickerdike Street, a brick terraced row with black and white painting above the doors and windows. There is a car and a lorry on the far right where the junction with Bickerdike Road is visible. Pictured in July 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Burmantofts in the 1940s
The Baptist Church, on York Road pictured in October 1943. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Burmantofts in the 1940s
The junction of Accommodation Road and Accommodation Row, showing the derelict Pineapple Hotel at number 77. Torn posters for The Princess and The Picture House cinemas are visible. Pictured in December 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Burmantofts in the 1940s
August 1943 and this view looks down into Boyle's quarry from the edge. A large, brick-lined hole is in the foreground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net