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
19. 1976
The junction of Bondgate, foreground and right, with Crossgate, left. On the corner is the Rose and Crown public house, a Grade II listed building dating from the 17th century though most of the building to the front dates from 1731. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. 1976
Corner of Kirkgate (left) and Bondgate, from junction with Station Road. Shops visible include Barker's musical instruments and records, Woodall's knitting wools, Tootill & Hebb sports goods, and H.J. Waye & Son, travel agents. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. 1976
Kirkgate at the junction with Mercury Row. To the right of the junction is Barkers musical instruments and records. On the left, part of Bakers clothiers and drapers can be seen. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. 1976
Crossgate towards Otley Bus Station. This section of the bus station has since been built upon, becoming part of the Orchard Gate shopping centre development in 1989 | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. July 1961
Bondgate during severe flooding in the summer of 1961. The near side of the road is deep in water. Across the road are Garbutt and Mawson Ltd., ironmongers, then the Bowling Green pub. The junction with Crossgate is on the right. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
24. 1970s
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. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net