The photo gallery showcases the suburb’s links with the city’s rich industrial heritage as well as capturing the daily hustle and bustle of life. Local landmarks, schools and well travelled streets are also featured in this look back at the decade. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Holbeck in the 1940s
Great Wilson Street in October 1944 showing derelict premises and wasteground. View of two storey brick society of friends meeting house. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Holbeck in the 1940s
A petrol station on Geldard Road in August 1943. Behind is Ravel's coal mine. The petrol station has several hand-painted signs (with imperial prices) and a petrol pump. The mine's wheel and chimney can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Holbeck in the 1940s
A sign on Gelderd Road advertising oil for sale at a garage further down the road at number 168. The prices are imperial (e.g. "4/2 to 4/11"). Pictured in August 1943. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Holbeck in the 1940s
factories of J. Best (gas engineers) and Denby & Spinks Ltd. (furnishers) on Front Row. The cobbled street has telephone poles, street lamps and cars and lorries parked in the distance. A factory chimney can be seen behind. An area to be closed has been marked on the photo. Pictured in September 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Holbeck in the 1940s
Looking north-west up Low Fields Road. Tram tracks and power lines are on the right, a long fence is on the left. Pictured in August 1943. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Holbeck in the 1940s
An air raid shelter in the front yard of number 23 on the south east side of Greenmount Street. A dustbin, brush and bucket are next to the shelter. Pictured in February 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net