They provide a fascinating insight into life around the suburb during the decade and feature a range of local landmarks and famikiair streets. They also highlight the community's links to local trade and industry as well as a focal point for garages. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Sheepscar in the 1940s
Regent Garage on the corner of Sheepscar Street South and Stamford Street. Hache's Whitelock Garage is visible on the right. People are walking past and the end of Whitelock Street can be seen. Pictured in July 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Sheepscar in the 1940s
Work on a new retaining wall for Sheepscar Beck near Sackville Street. Some workmen stand on the banking, one is using a pneumatic drill. An arched bridge is to the left, with a workman's hut on top. A ladder is in the foreground.. Pictured in September 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Sheepscar in the 1940s
Work in progress on Sheepscar Beck's retaining wall near Sackville Street. Some brick, terraced houses are behind. Metal supports are at the base of the bank, with a cement mixer and some workmen at the top. A man sits on a high brick wall on the right. Pictured in August 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Sheepscar in the 1940s
Collapsed retaining wall at Sheepscar Beck near Sheepscar Street South. The area of damage is marked with wire netting and warning lamps. Rubble can be seen in the water including large chunks of the brick wall. Pictured in July 1947. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Sheepscar in the 1940s
The yard of number 69, the Modern Art Glass Co. A lorry is parked next to some wooden glass crates with straw packing. The lorry has 'Buy British Glass' above its split windscreen. More crates are stacked on the left and rear of the yard, which is surrounded by a brick wall. Houses are visible behind. Snow is on the ground. Pictured in January 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Sheepscar in the 1940s
Looking west along Husler Grove from Goxhill Street towards Laycock Place in November 1945. The area has been partly demolished. A car is parked in the distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net