The majority of photos featured in this wonderful trip down memory lane were taken against the backdrop of the Second World War. Local landmarks, shop and street scenes are all featured in this wonderful look back during a decade of change and uncertainty. 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
1. Halton in the 1940s
Green Lane Corner from Hollyshaw Lane across the roundabout towards Station Road in October 1944. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Halton in the 1940s
The workshop of W.M. Pease, joiner and funeral director. The notice on the front door gives his residence as 58 Woodland Road. Pictured in August 1944. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Halton in the 1940s
Willow Well Road in September 1949. This view looks north east in the garden of No 7. Greenhouse full of plants to left and a number of cultivated flower beds provide focus. A row of brick town houses faces opposite with leaded light windows. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Halton in the 1940s
Chapel Street in November 1949. This view looks north west at numbers 3, 1, 4 and 5 Gravely Square and Dial House (number 12 Chapel Street). A hardware store is visible to the right. Dog can be seen sat in the square. A brick wall surrounds 'Dial House'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Halton in the 1940s
Selby Road in November 1949. A large grassy area is in the foreground. A row advertisements including army recruitment and Fairy soap is in the background. Telephone poles and tram cables stretch into the distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Halton in the 1940s
A view looking along Selby Road at the junction with Templenewsam Road from November 1949. A row of advertisements can be seen in the background including army recruitment and Fairy soap. Tram lines and cables are in the foreground on Templenewsam Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net