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
7. Armley in the 1940s
Road and pavements looking north to Amen Corner in September 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Armley in the 1940s
Unmade Back Model Road, off Hall Lane, pictured in March 1941. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Armley in the 1940s
The bridge on Viaduct Road over the Leeds Liverpool Canal in March 1945. Repair work is being done to the east side of the footpath as the footplanks are being replaced. Signs saying 'Danger, Please Use Temporary Footpath', and 'Road Stopped', are all visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Armley in the 1940s
The old pigeon cote on Dunkirk Hill pictured in August 1949. The house has a stone built wall around it next to which are two large bales of hay. A field covers most of the foreground. On the right in the distance houses and church spires can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Armley in the 1940s
Looking south up Hall Road towards the Air Raid Warden's post in September 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Armley in the 1940s
Model Road after the air raids of March 15, 1941, shows remains of nos. 33 - 37. Two women are standing in the foreground, behind air raid shelters built in the road. Joseph Pawson was seriously injured and Harry Thirkettle was killed in the raid. Both were from Model Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net