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.
17. Northern Command Catterick
Northern Command Catterick at Catterick Garrison, just south of Richmond.
18. Royal inspection
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth inspect Northern Command at Catterick Camp. Taken on August 25, 1940.
19. "Beer Shortage"
Picture shows the Beer Shortage of 1946. It is from a special film by The Yorkshire Film Archive themed around beer, pubs and brewing in the region. Photo: The Yorkshire Film Archive
20. March 1949
The G.P.O (on left) and the Guildhall from across the river taken on March 29, 1949.