They turn the spotlight on a year in the life of your Leeds with city centre landmarks in focus as well as a whistle stop tour around the suburbs. Highlights include Cross Gates Police Station, St Mary's Hospital at Armley, Middleton Park Post Office as well as views of Chapeltown Road, Meanwood Road and Dewsbury Road. It was a year the only Parliamentary election held in Leeds during the war. 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: Fascinating pictures show life in Leeds during the 1920s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds city centre
Thomas Cook Travel Office on Boar Lane in February 1940. Entrance to Sloan's general warehouse is visible on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
City Square in January 1940. In view is the Queens Hotel, the statue of the Black Prince and shelters for people waiting for trams. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Headingley
North Lane and Parade in January 1940. Pictured is Dents cleaners Ltd as well as William Franklin, florist, Miss Anne Milner ladies dressmaker and a branch of Gallons Ltd, grocers. On the right, entrance to Parade Chambers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
City Square in January 1940. Shelters put up for people using trams. The General Post Office is in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Beeston
Barker's newsagents and confectioners shop on Dewsbury Road in January 1940. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
St. James Street in April 1940. Pictured is a view behind Leeds Civic Hall looking north west over a demolished area, previously used as a car park. They stored steel girders for constructing ARP shelters. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net