The west side of Hunslet Lane, at the junction with South Row in October 1947. Premises shown are as follows; number 58, D.E. Angus, dining rooms; number 60, D. Johnson, shopkeeper; number 62, N. Johnson, tobacconist and number 64, H. Sidebottom, greengrocer, where a woman looks out of the doorway. To the right a coal lorry is partially visible. It belongs to the business of Lockwood, Hargreaves & Co., coal merchants, of 51 Hunslet Lane. placeholder image
The west side of Hunslet Lane, at the junction with South Row in October 1947. Premises shown are as follows; number 58, D.E. Angus, dining rooms; number 60, D. Johnson, shopkeeper; number 62, N. Johnson, tobacconist and number 64, H. Sidebottom, greengrocer, where a woman looks out of the doorway. To the right a coal lorry is partially visible. It belongs to the business of Lockwood, Hargreaves & Co., coal merchants, of 51 Hunslet Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

South Leeds: 12 hardworking photos take you back to Hunslet in the 1940s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 28th Aug 2024, 04:45 GMT

These wonderful photos provide a fascinating insight into life around Hunslet during the 1940s.

The gallery of images showcase a community hard at work with shops, factories and washhouses in focus. 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: 19 happy-go-lucky photos take you back to Hunslet in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

A view of nos. 44-54 Hunslet Lane in October 1949.. Advertisement for Accles and Pollock tyres and a lamp post visible. Tram lines on the road.

7. Hunslet in the 1940s

A view of nos. 44-54 Hunslet Lane in October 1949.. Advertisement for Accles and Pollock tyres and a lamp post visible. Tram lines on the road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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View shows numbers 18 and 20 Chester Place on the corner with Disraeli Place. The premises are those of W. Wright boot and shoe repairs. There is graffiti on the wall and various advertisements for leather in the window. Pictured in October 1946.

8. Hunslet in the 1940s

View shows numbers 18 and 20 Chester Place on the corner with Disraeli Place. The premises are those of W. Wright boot and shoe repairs. There is graffiti on the wall and various advertisements for leather in the window. Pictured in October 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view along Hunslet Carr looking north across Belle Isle Beck towards Hunslet Foundry. Premises of Sam Denision and Son Ltd. manufacturers of weighing machines visible. Long wooden sheds next to a wooden fence run alongside the beck. Industrial chimneys and a church are visible in the background. Pictured in October 1949.

9. Hunslet in the 1940s

A view along Hunslet Carr looking north across Belle Isle Beck towards Hunslet Foundry. Premises of Sam Denision and Son Ltd. manufacturers of weighing machines visible. Long wooden sheds next to a wooden fence run alongside the beck. Industrial chimneys and a church are visible in the background. Pictured in October 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Inside the shower room of a wash house on South Brook Street in October 1942. The framework of the shower units with soap bowls attached are visible. Instructions for washing are on the back wall.

10. Hunslet in the 1940s

Inside the shower room of a wash house on South Brook Street in October 1942. The framework of the shower units with soap bowls attached are visible. Instructions for washing are on the back wall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Repair work on South Accommodation Road as it crosses the River Aire. In the foreground is a trench, where re-surfacing is taking place. Behind are railings in front of the iron sides of the bridge. Factory chimneys can be seen in the distance. Pictured in September 1946.

11. Hunslet in the 1940s

Repair work on South Accommodation Road as it crosses the River Aire. In the foreground is a trench, where re-surfacing is taking place. Behind are railings in front of the iron sides of the bridge. Factory chimneys can be seen in the distance. Pictured in September 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view showing the south west side of Burton Road, number 28 to 30, between Garnet Terrace and Garnet Road. Number 28 belongs to 'John Colley, family butcher' and number 30 is 'Harding, groceries and provisions'. There are several advertisements in the windows and on the side wall of number 30, including ones for Tetley, Hey's Gold Cut Ale and Cowerbugh's Ale. Pictured in September 1949.

12. Hunslet in the 1940s

A view showing the south west side of Burton Road, number 28 to 30, between Garnet Terrace and Garnet Road. Number 28 belongs to 'John Colley, family butcher' and number 30 is 'Harding, groceries and provisions'. There are several advertisements in the windows and on the side wall of number 30, including ones for Tetley, Hey's Gold Cut Ale and Cowerbugh's Ale. Pictured in September 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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