These guiding principles kick off this photo gallery of memories from around Bramley in the 1940s. This photo shows First and Second World War veterans marching along Moorfields from Bramley Park entrance led by British Legion officials. The Legion Standard Bearer was Irwin Gaunt, a veteran of the First World War who served in the Middle East in 1917-18. A new memorial to 500 fallen soldiers was unveiled in Bramley Park in 2014, 100 years after the start of the First World War. It names fallen servicemen from Bramley, Stanningley and Rodley from both World Wars as well as a few from more recent conflicts such as Afghanistan. These photos 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: 41 of the finest photos take you back to Leeds city centre in the 1940s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Bramley in the 1940s
Broad Lane in July 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Bramley in the 1940s
July 1940 and in view is Stanningley Road looking towards Town End roundabout, showing number 14 tram with tramway depot to left of picture. A bus, lorry and a van and several people are also shown. In the background are mills, mill chimneys, Bramley National School, Good Shepherd School, trees and half timbered buildings. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Bramley in the 1940s
The junction of Stanningley Road and Railsfield Mount in January 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Bramley in the 1940s
Stanningley Road looking towards Bramley Town End roundabout in July 1942. In the background are mills, mill chimneys, trees, Bramley National School (junior department) Good Shepherd School, half-timbered buildings and a bus. In the foreground tramlines, stone sets and a grating can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Bramley in the 1940s
H. Spence and Sons, carriage masters on Upper Town Street but at this time in June 1942 rented to J.W.Dufton and Sons Ltd. Joiners, builders and contractors. On the right a lady is hanging out washing. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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