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.
26. Anti-bomb training
Image shows training at the Leeds Anti-Bomb School based at Sweet Street. August 6, 1940.
27. Salute
Group of dignitaries and guests on the steps of Leeds Civic Hall, taking the salute during a march past for War Weapons Week. September 20, 1940.
28. War Week
A march past of soldiers, in front of Leeds Civic Hall, during War Week. September 20, 1940.