Whitehall Road Council School in the heart of LS12 is in focus as well as factories which provided employment to the community during the decade including Leeds Fireclay Co and bed manufacturers William Rhodes Ltd. Familiar streets including Tong Road are also featured during a time when the war dominated daily life. 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: Photo gems capture the wonder of Wortley in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Wortley in the 1940s
A view looking along Whitehall Road towards junction with Bangor Terrace in June 1941. Chimneys of William Rhodes Ltd, bed manufacturers can just be seen behind brick wall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Wortley in the 1940s
Oak Road with air raid wardens post on west side of road. End of Stapletons Row visible in the foreground on the right. Armley Jail and Gloucester Crescent visible in background. Pictured in September 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Wortley Road in the 1940s
The junction of Gelderd Road and Whitehall Road pictured in August 1948. A belisha beacon crossing is in front of Whitehall Road Council School. The houses of Kildare Terrace are behind. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Wortley in the 1940s
The rear of shops on Kirkdale Avenue pictured in June 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Wortley in the 1940s
Derelict shops on the corner of Gelderd Road and Wortley Lane in February 1943. Advertisements for Heinz and Ovaltine visible. Road signs for the North East and York. A streetlamp can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Wortley in the 1940s
Eddisons grocery shop and XL Bonus store on Kirkdale Avenue in June 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net