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
13. Leeds bombing raids
This is Oak Road Congregational Church, at the junction of Oak Road and Stapleton Road, which suffered bomb damage during a raid in October 1941. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds bombing raids
The last bombs to fall on Leeds killed five people and damaged homes in Armley, Bramley, Kirkstall and Stanningley. Pictured is Nansen Terrace in Bramley. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds bombing raids
The back garden of a house on Fairfield Crescent in Bramley with extensive bomb damage. There is an Anderson shelter in front of a wooden fence. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds bombing raids
Fast forward to August 1946 in this photo which shows the demoliltion of air raid shelters in City Square. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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