Mrs Fawcett and her husband had gone to great lengths to make their air raid shelter as comfortable as possible. The small space - measuring about 6'(1.80 metres) by 8'(2.40 metres) - had been wall-papered in a floral pattern and adorned with pictures. The table is covered by a cloth on which a vase of flowers is arranged. There are comfortable chairs and an electric light fitting. Cases, most probably containing gas masks can be seen hung on the wall, left. This shelter on Cardigan Avenue in Burley was one of many in Leeds inspected by the A.R.P. Committee and the chairman, Councillor H. W. Sellers, praised the couple in a report which appeared in the Yorkshire Evening News. The photo from 1940 is one of 23 charting the life in the life of Leeds and its residents played out against the backdrop of the Second World War. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Beeston, Crossgates, Middleton and Hunslet all in focus. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre
Boar Lane in February 1940. Pictured, from left, is Arthur Davy & Sons Ltd, grocers, Thomas Cook Travel Office, Entrance Outfitters (which can be seen above), then Lancashire and Cheshire Rubber Company, waterproof clothing manufacturers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Thomas Cook Travel Office on Boar Lane in February 1940. Entrance to Sloan's general warehouse is visible on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
City Square in January 1940. In view is the Queens Hotel, the statue of the Black Prince and shelters for people waiting for trams. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Headingley
North Lane and Parade in January 1940. Pictured is Dents cleaners Ltd as well as William Franklin, florist, Miss Anne Milner ladies dressmaker and a branch of Gallons Ltd, grocers. On the right, entrance to Parade Chambers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
City Square in January 1940. Shelters put up for people using trams. The General Post Office is in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Beeston
Barker's newsagents and confectioners shop on Dewsbury Road in January 1940. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net