The Candy Shop on Boroughgate in Otley welcomed countless customers with a sweet tooth back in the day. The photo is one of 11 showcasing life in the town during the 1970s. Otley’s pub culture is also celebrated with photos of The Black Bull and Bowling Green among the memories. These 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Otley in the 1970s
The Candy Shop, sweets and tobacco on Boroughgate in July 1979. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Otley in the 1970s
Wellcroft showing Strollcross Garages car showroom, an Opel dealer, pictured in July 1979. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Otley in the 1970s
Market Place showing the Grade II listed Black Bull public house in the centre, with New Market on the left and the entrance to the New Inn Yard on the right in 1976. The Black Bull is believed to be the oldest public house in Otley dating back to the 16th century. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Otley in the 1970s
Bondgate of the junction with Wellcroft, showing Stollcross Garages car showroom in July 1979. Cars are on display both inside and outside. Being an Opel dealer, advertisements for Opel are prominent. A gasometer can be seen in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net