These photos turn the spotlight on Armley in the 1940s and showcase how air raids caused destruction and devastation to those living in the heart of the community. The gallery also features local landmarks such as the J. W. Roberts asbestos factory and West Leeds High School as well as familiar streets and roads. The images are 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: 21 photos take you back to Armley in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport
7. Armley in the 1940s
A room in the junior section of West Leeds High School circa 1940s - the only place in the school where boys and girls were permitted to mix. The children are all seated and reading. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Armley in the 1940s
J. W. Roberts, asbestos factory, on Canal Road. To left of photo can just be seen end of Old Row. Pictured in October 1943. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Armley in the 1940s
Town Street with the arched entrance to Glenmoor Garage, owned by A. Haywood and Sons, on the right. A sign for the garage is painted on the end of number 153. A manhole cover is visible. Pictured in September 1947. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Armley in the 1940s
Wilson & Mathieson's Ltd., Iron founders & Engineers, entrance to Armley Bridge works. Probable location is Forge Lane, off Canal Road. Pictured in November 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Armley in the 1940s
This photo shows part of the graveyard belonging to St Bartholomew's Church on the corner with Church Road and Strawberry Lane. The main entrance is visible in the foreground but the gate is no longer there. Houses and trees are visible. Pictured in December 1947. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Armley in the 1940s
A view looking south up Hall Road towards the Air Raid Warden's post. A streetlamp and a telephone pole are prominent. Pictured in September 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net