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
1. 1976
Bondgate with the Woolpack public house in the centre. Also visible are Dobson & Robinson, sports and leather goods on the left and Garbutt & Mawson Ltd., ironmongers, followed by the Bowling Green pub on the right. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. July 1979
Gay Lane showing Otley Autopoint petrol station. Beside this is the junction with Wellcroft, with Stollcross Garages car showroom beyond. | jpimedia Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. April 1979
Burras Lane showing the junction with Station Road on the left. Dacre, Son & Hartley, estate agents, is in the centre, | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. July 1979
Courthouse Street. On the right is The Corner Cafe. The building on the left probably belongs to Jackson's Garage and car showroom. | jpimedia Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. July 1979
The Candy Shop, sweets and tobacco, on Boroughgate. On the left is Jackson's garage and car showroom. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Late 1860s
Cross Green showing thatched cottages with the Maypole in front. This Maypole was struck by lightning on June 12, 1871 and replaced by a new one on May Day 1872. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net