There were nine bombing raids on Leeds during the Second World War resulting in 77 fatalities. The night of Friday, March 14, 1941, proved to be the most devastating bombing raid by the German Luftwaffe. These photos tell the story of how bombing raids brought Leeds to its knees and how your city bounced back. READ MORE: Leeds residents urged to play their part in 75th anniversary of VE Day from home LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds bombing raids
It was around 9pm on Friday, March 14 , 1941, when the sirens started to wail. In all, 451 German bombers were over Britain and 40 of them were heading for Leeds. | jpimedia
8. Leeds in 1941
The first incendiaries began falling over the Water Lane and Easterly Road areas of the city from 11.40pm with high explosive bombs following at 12.30am in the early hours of Saturday. | jpimedia
9. Leeds bombing raids
Bombs rained down on the civic landmarks including Leeds Town Hall, pictured, damaging the Calverley Street side. | other
10. Leeds bombing raids
The bomb hit the east side of the Town Hall. This view looks from just inside the Calverley Street entrance, across the road towards the Central Library. Debris covers the floor. The glass panel above the door has shattered. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds bombing raids
Other buildings hit included Leeds City Museum, pictured, Kirkgate Market, the central post office and the Metropole Hotel. | other
12. Leeds bombing raids
This bomb damage on Ingram Road at Holbeck was caused by the Luftwaffe on a night raid at the end of March 1941. | other