They turn back the clock to the 1940s and capture the best of the community around the decade with Hunslet Boys Club thrust into the spotlight. The collection of photos also feature landmarks including St Joseph's R.C. School, Prices Tailors, and Tim's transport cafe. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Hunslet, Belle Isle, Middleton and Stourton LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Hunslet in the 1940s
A sponsored run by the Hunslet Boys Club in 1948. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Hunslet in the 1940s
Looking south along Low Road in November 1948 showing Tim's transport cafe. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Hunslet in the 1940s
Balm Beck as it flows east from Balm Road to Lawns Lane. Pictured in November 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Hunslet in the 1940s
Premises of Hudswell, Clarke and Co engineering specialists, of 96 Jack Lane. The building is brick built, two storey with rows of windows on each floor. A car is parked outside the main entrance. There is a works entrance to the right. Pictured in March 1943. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Hunslet in the 1940s
Low Road, looking north, showing Tim's Transport Cafe at number 80 in November 1948. The former White Horse Public House was next door at numbers 76 to 78. A van and car are parked in the foreground. Pedestrians look on. Tram wires are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net