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
13. Sheepscar in the 1940s
Manor Street showing houses and business premises - Morris Brastoff and Sons, bristle manufacturers. To the left is Armenia Street, which is cobbled. A car is parked on Manor Street. Pictured in January 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Sheepscar in the 1940s
Byron Street Mills on Millwright Street in January 1945. P. Taylor, rag merchants, is in the foreground, where a man stands beside a van. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Sheepscar in the 1940s
A view looking west along Sheepscar Street North from the junction with Barrack Street shows Sheepscar Congregational Chapel on the left. Two cars drive past a traffic light. Pictured in October 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Sheepscar in the 1940s
Looking north west along Sheepscar Steet South from the south end in November 1945. Whitelocks garage is visible on the corner with Benson Street. Cars and people are on the street and industrial chimneys can be seen in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Sheepscar in the 1940s
Derelict houses off Camp Road. House to right has 3 storeys and a dormer window with arched lintels above each window. The houses on the left have broken windows. There is a metal dustbin outside one house. Pictured in July 1945 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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