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
19. Leeds in 1940
Middleton Park Post Office on Middleton Park Avenue at the junction with Middleton Park Mount in September 1940. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds in 1940
St Mary's Hospital in October 1940. Originally workhouse for Bramley Union, situated off Green Hill Road. It was also used as a maternity hospital, then a unit for the elderly. In this view, sandbags which have burst can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds in 1940
Burmantofts Street Improvement Plan in December 1940. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Leeds city centre
Albion Street in December 1940. Pictured is Tower Buildings, then C. Taylor, Motor Tyres and Accessories, with goods in shop window. A small brick structure with wooden door is also in view. Purpose unknown. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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