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
13. 1976
Kirkgate. Pictured, right to left, Wiltex ladies' and children's wear, J.N. Barber, tobacconist, Mainprize & Wood, dispensing chemists, followed by William Walker & Sons Ltd, printers. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. 1976
West side of Kirkgate. Pictured, right to left, Freeman Hardy Willis footwear, G. Kirk & Son, handyman's supplies, Ladbrokes, Zambezi ladies' and men's wear and the vacant Paul Madeley's Colour Centre. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. 1976
A view from the bus station (as it was then) towards Presto supermarket on Crossgate. When it moved this building for a time became the Inshops, a collection of small retail outlets under one roof. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. 1976
Otley Market Place showing the Buttercross on the left and the Jubilee Clock on the right. The clock was built in 1888 to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. 1976
Remember shopping at Woolworth's on Kirkgate? | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. 1976
Boroughgate. Shops visible, on the left, include J.B. Wilkinson & Sons, butchers, H. Mounsey, stationer and Afton ladieswear. On the right are John Wood's Barber Shop, J.E. Stokes Ltd., fancy goods, and R.A. Stores, camping. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net