These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the market town and 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: 49 unseen photos of Ilkley through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Yeard unknown
An aerial view of Farnley Hall. The older part dates from the 16th or early 17th century and much restoration and alteration has taken place since, Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. 1950s
Number 4 Boroughgate in the process of being converted to Otley County Library. The library opened in 1959. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Year unknown
One of the first trackless trams in Otley travelling along Boroughgate. The service began on September 8, 1915, and the trams, which ran from the Maypole in Otley to White Cross, Guiseley, later became known as the Yellow Perils. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. 1976
The south side of Bondgate showing Bondgate House, the premises of the Department of Health and Social Security in the mid-1970s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
