The Eldon and The Pack Horse are both featured in this trip down memory lane charting a decade in the life of LS2. The gallery also captures one of the simple pleasures in life for children - playing at the park with friends. 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: Dry Dock - The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Woodhouse in the 1940s
A group of children on a roundabout in the park at Woodhouse Moor, this type of roundabout is also known as an 'Umbrella' or 'Witches hat'. Seesaws, a slide and a roundabout are in the background. Also in the background a drinking fountain can be seen. Pictured in November 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Derelict premises behind Woodhouse Lane pictured in October 1942. In the foreground there is waste land with brick and stone rubble. Behind is a wall built of brick and stone at different times. The building to the left is a two storey brick with five windows of sash style. A smaller property next to it has wooden loading doors. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Several derelict and a couple of occupied brick houses of different styles and sizes. In the foreground there is waste land, A stone set road, land indicating previous demolition. Pictured in October 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Woodhouse in the 1940s
Row of shops and houses from 315 to 293 Meanwood Road. Shops shown are 315 H.Sutcliffe, Grocer, 313 C.Lister, plumber. Posters advertising Colemans mustard and Brook Bond tea as well as a painted advertisement for Will's Gold Flake cigarettes can be seen. Tram lines are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Woodhouse in the 1940s
This photo from October 1946 shows Leeds City Police box, two telephone boxes and telegraph pole on grassed area with trees at south west corner of Woodhouse Moor. Terraced houses on Hyde Park Road are from left to right. In foreground white painted stones indicate Moor edge. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net