Life in Britain was dominated by the Second World War and the fight against Nazi Germany.
It was not until 1945 that the war ended and the county' had faced destruction and the tragic loss of thousands of lives.
The Yorkshire Post, was founded in 1754, and our archive is home to thousands of photographs. These photographs go back 80 years in time to look at life in Yorkshire during that time.
Here we take a look back at at life in the 1940s.
The Yorkshire Post, was founded in 1754, and our archive is home to thousands of photographs. These photographs go back 80 years in time to look at life in Yorkshire during that time.
5. Bradford bombed
Bomb damage in Bradford showing a bomb crater with wrecked vehicle. Pictured are ARPs and officer in uniform as well as civilians. Taken in 1940.
6. Hull War Hero
The coffin of Flt Sgt Leslie Pidd, who was shot down and killed in his hurricane during the Battle of Britain over Kent, being carried from his home at 6 Cottage Holdings, Dunswell, near Hull in 1940.
Photo: Picture from the collection of Jules and Jill Pidd.
8. Kirkgate at York Cowling Museum
Kirkgate at York Cowling Museum taken in 1940's.
Photo: Mike Cowling