They take you around the city during the decade but can you add a specific date to any of the wonderful photos which provide a fascinating glimpse into life around Leeds against the backdrop of the Second World War. Suburbs in focus include Yeadon, Morley Garforth Armley, and Tingley. 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: The Leeds Blitz: Nine air raids which brought death and devastation 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 circa 1940s
The exterior of the 12th century Norman Chapel at Aberford's Lotherton Hall from the south side. The entrance and gabled bellcote date from the 18th century but the original entrance on the north side is late 12th century. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds circa 1940s
Group portrait of some of the young women who were part of a staff of more than 17,500 people employed at Avro Yeadon (A.V. Roe) during the years of the Second World War. The Avro factory was built in 1939 close to Yeadon Aerodrome. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds circa 1940s
Barkston Terrace showing the Holbeck Viaduct. A family pose for the photograph outside no. 3, the centre house of a block of 3. Through the viaduct more terraced housing on Barkston Terrace can be seen, with nos. 7 - 19 on the left and 10 - 20 on the right. The view looks from the direction of Croydon Place. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds circa 1940s
Pictured is a Home Guard platoon at Whitehall Road power station, with Ernest Seal, later a YEB executive, in the back row, third from right. The Home Guard was formed during the Second World War, in 1940, initially as static units attached to places of work, in this case the Leeds Corporation Electricity Department, later YEB. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds circa 1940s
Local woman Freda Bradshaw with her 2 tonne flat bed lorry. She collected goods from Accommodation Road goods station for delivery to Leeds markets, and completed all the work as a solo operation. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds circa 1940s
Possibly 148 Hunslet Road, a business belonging to the Wright Brothers shoeing smiths. Two men can be seen in the entrance to the blacksmiths shop and forge. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net