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
13. Burmantofts in the 1940s
The north west side of Burmantofts Street pictured in December 1945. Numbers 1 to 3 are derelict, number 5 is 'Midland Bank', number 7 is 'W.P.Walker, tobacconists' and number 9 belongs to 'A. Runton & Co. Ltd, boot repairs'. Just visible to the right of the photograph is number 11 'S. Mathers, house furnisher'. To the left of the picture is a church. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Burmantofts in the 1940s
Looking east from New York Road towards the junction with Burmantofts Street in December 1945. The rears of numbers 1 to 9, leading down to Rider Street, are visible. Numbers 1 and 3 are the now derelict premises of J.J. Stephenson & Co. (Leeds) Ltd, drapers; number 5 is Midland Bank Ltd; number 7 is W.P. Walker, tobacconist; number 9 is A. Runton & Co. Ltd, boot repairs. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Burmantofts in the 1940s
The corner of Green Road (Leeds 9) with Cherry Row, looking north-north-west. The properties, (including H. Burgon's butchers on the corner), are empty and derelict. To the left Pollard Street is just visible. Two children play on the corner. Pictured in June 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Burmantofts in the 1940s
Lupton Avenue in December 1944. A view across island site, looking North towards Eagle Hotel and Stokes and Dalton's Spice Mills. Tramlines are visible, frost covers the ground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net