Clapgate showing H&D Quantrill's greengrocers store. On the right is Manor Square with the Prudential Assurance Company just visible. To the left of Quantrill's is a passageway leading to Bay Horse Court.Clapgate showing H&D Quantrill's greengrocers store. On the right is Manor Square with the Prudential Assurance Company just visible. To the left of Quantrill's is a passageway leading to Bay Horse Court.
Clapgate showing H&D Quantrill's greengrocers store. On the right is Manor Square with the Prudential Assurance Company just visible. To the left of Quantrill's is a passageway leading to Bay Horse Court. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

18 photo gems capture life in Otley during the 1970s

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 14th Nov 2021, 04:45 BST
These photo rewind to showcase life in Otley during the 1970s.

These wonderful images feature landmarks in the market town including Boroughgate, Kirkgate and Crossgate as well as shops and pubs you may remember from back in the day. They 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: 27 photo memories of Otley in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Enjoy these photo memories of Otley in the 1970s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

. Otley in the 1970s

Enjoy these photo memories of Otley in the 1970s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Crossgate showing Otley bus station on the left. This was taken before the bus station was greatly reduced in size, the far end being built upon to become part of the Orchard Gate Shopping Centre. On the right of the picture is Presto supermarket by the junction with Boroughgate, while Nelson Street leads off on the far right.

. Otley in the 1970s

Crossgate showing Otley bus station on the left. This was taken before the bus station was greatly reduced in size, the far end being built upon to become part of the Orchard Gate Shopping Centre. On the right of the picture is Presto supermarket by the junction with Boroughgate, while Nelson Street leads off on the far right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The west side of Kirkgate. Just visible on the right is Freeman Hardy Willis footwear. Next to this is the entrance to a yard which contains G. Kirk & Son, handyman's supplies. Continuing left is Ladbrokes Betting Office and Zambezi ladies' and menswear.

. Otley in the 1970s

The west side of Kirkgate. Just visible on the right is Freeman Hardy Willis footwear. Next to this is the entrance to a yard which contains G. Kirk & Son, handyman's supplies. Continuing left is Ladbrokes Betting Office and Zambezi ladies' and menswear. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bondgate and its junction with Crossgate. On the corner is the Rose and Crown pub, a Grade II listed building dating from the 17th century though most of the building to the front dates from 1731.

. Otley in the 1970s

Bondgate and its junction with Crossgate. On the corner is the Rose and Crown pub, a Grade II listed building dating from the 17th century though most of the building to the front dates from 1731. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Otley Fire Station on Bondgate. The fire station has been in this location since 1956.

. Otley in the 1970s

Otley Fire Station on Bondgate. The fire station has been in this location since 1956. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Gay Lane showing Otley Autopoint Petrol Filling Station in July 1979. Beside this is the junction with Wellcroft, with Stollcross Garages car showroom beyond. In the background on the right, a gasometer can be seen.

. Otley in the 1970s

Gay Lane showing Otley Autopoint Petrol Filling Station in July 1979. Beside this is the junction with Wellcroft, with Stollcross Garages car showroom beyond. In the background on the right, a gasometer can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bondgate showing the Bowling Green public house in the centre, with New Market on the left and Crossgate on the right after the Memorial Garden. The Grade II listed Bowling Green was built circa 1757 as a Court House and Assembly Rooms and may also have been a school and chapel before becoming an inn around the 1830s

. Otley in the 1970s

Bondgate showing the Bowling Green public house in the centre, with New Market on the left and Crossgate on the right after the Memorial Garden. The Grade II listed Bowling Green was built circa 1757 as a Court House and Assembly Rooms and may also have been a school and chapel before becoming an inn around the 1830s Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bondgate showing its junction with New Market in November/December 1976. In the centre is Garbutt & Mawson Ltd., iron and agricultural supplies. Moving right along New Market is the Ring O' Bells pub.

. Otley in the 1970s

Bondgate showing its junction with New Market in November/December 1976. In the centre is Garbutt & Mawson Ltd., iron and agricultural supplies. Moving right along New Market is the Ring O' Bells pub. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Crossgate showing Otley bus station on the left. This was taken before the bus station was greatly reduced in size, the far end being built upon to become part of the Orchard Gate Shopping Centre. On the right of the picture is Presto supermarket by the junction with Boroughgate, while Nelson Street leads off on the far right.

1. Otley in the 1970s

Crossgate showing Otley bus station on the left. This was taken before the bus station was greatly reduced in size, the far end being built upon to become part of the Orchard Gate Shopping Centre. On the right of the picture is Presto supermarket by the junction with Boroughgate, while Nelson Street leads off on the far right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The west side of Kirkgate. Just visible on the right is Freeman Hardy Willis footwear. Next to this is the entrance to a yard which contains G. Kirk & Son, handyman's supplies. Continuing left is Ladbrokes Betting Office and Zambezi ladies' and menswear.

2. Otley in the 1970s

The west side of Kirkgate. Just visible on the right is Freeman Hardy Willis footwear. Next to this is the entrance to a yard which contains G. Kirk & Son, handyman's supplies. Continuing left is Ladbrokes Betting Office and Zambezi ladies' and menswear. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bondgate and its junction with Crossgate. On the corner is the Rose and Crown pub, a Grade II listed building dating from the 17th century though most of the building to the front dates from 1731.

3. Otley in the 1970s

Bondgate and its junction with Crossgate. On the corner is the Rose and Crown pub, a Grade II listed building dating from the 17th century though most of the building to the front dates from 1731. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Otley Fire Station on Bondgate. The fire station has been in this location since 1956.

4. Otley in the 1970s

Otley Fire Station on Bondgate. The fire station has been in this location since 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Gay Lane showing Otley Autopoint Petrol Filling Station in July 1979. Beside this is the junction with Wellcroft, with Stollcross Garages car showroom beyond. In the background on the right, a gasometer can be seen.

5. Otley in the 1970s

Gay Lane showing Otley Autopoint Petrol Filling Station in July 1979. Beside this is the junction with Wellcroft, with Stollcross Garages car showroom beyond. In the background on the right, a gasometer can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bondgate showing the Bowling Green public house in the centre, with New Market on the left and Crossgate on the right after the Memorial Garden. The Grade II listed Bowling Green was built circa 1757 as a Court House and Assembly Rooms and may also have been a school and chapel before becoming an inn around the 1830s

6. Otley in the 1970s

Bondgate showing the Bowling Green public house in the centre, with New Market on the left and Crossgate on the right after the Memorial Garden. The Grade II listed Bowling Green was built circa 1757 as a Court House and Assembly Rooms and may also have been a school and chapel before becoming an inn around the 1830s | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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