The photos turn back the clock to in the 1940s and bring into focus Holbeck Liberal Club and the Mechanics Institute as well as factories, familiar streets and Hol Beck, a stream running from the south-west into the River Aire. 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: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel 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
Sweet Street West on the south side of the road in November 1945. Number 5 is the Holbeck Liberal Club, and number 7 is the empty Mechanics Institute, (both are marked on the photo). | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Holbeck in the 1940s
The construction of a British Restaurant, a cheap public eating place during World War II, on Whitehall Road. Wooden posts, concrete slabs and a ladder are visible. S. Batt & Co. Ltd. petrol station, Petty & Sons Ltd. printers and an advertisement urging to save coal can be seen. Pictured in the November 1942. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Holbeck in the 1940s
Croydon Place with Domestic Street Bridge, Staincross Place and Staincross Street on the left. A tobacconists can be seen in the background. Pictured in November 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Holbeck in the 1940s
Factories of J. Best and Denby and Spinks Ltd. on Front Row in September 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Holbeck in the 1940s
Greenmount Villa, a large detached derelict house on Marshall Street. A strange building can be seen in the background to the right. Pictured in March 1945. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Holbeck in the 1940s
A view of derelict buildings in Holroyd Yard, alongside New Lane. Behind the building can be seen Byford & Hancock, ladies' hairdressers, in Meadow Lane. Pictured in October 1944. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net