A range of local landmarks are featured in this gallery of memories from the decade, some of which was lived against the backdrop of the Second World War. Bombing raids in March 1941 brought death and destruction to LS12. Landmarks in focus include the asbestos factory of J. W. Roberts, St Mary's Hospital, Armley Bridge Works and Amen Corner. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Armley in the 1940s
Asbestos factory of J. W. Roberts on Canal Road pictured in October 1943. Factory chimney in background. To the left can be seen the end of Old Row. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Armley in the 1940s
St Mary's Hospital pictured during the Second World War in October 1940. It was originally a workhouse for Bramley Union, located off Green Hill Road. It was also used as a maternity hospital, then a unit for the elderly. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Armley in the 1940s
Armley Bridge Works - Wilson & Mathiesons Ltd., Iron founders & Engineers, Scotch Foundry - pictured in November 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Armley in the 1940s
Eastern view of Armley Bridge Works in November 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Armley in the 1940s
This photo from December 1947 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 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Armley in the 1940s
Part of the graveyard of St. Bartholomew's Church on Church Road and Strawberry Lane. Houses are visible in the background. Pictured in December 1947, | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net