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
13. Leeds circa 1940s
Morley Hall Maternity Home, taken during the Second World War when sandbags were piled up in front of the building to protect it from bomb damage. Two young women are sitting in the garden with a baby, a dog and a pram. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
14. Leeds circa 1940s
A Home Guard platoon in front of Whitehall Road power station, with Ernest Seal, later a YEB executive, in the fourth row back, eleventh from left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds circa 1940s
Unknown council staff standing outside the Civic Hall, along with a shire horse and the Cleansing Dept. Salvage Van. The Salvage Van would collect scrap metal and other materials for the war effort. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net