The images feature street scenes, shops and factories as well as local landmarks which will be familiar to a generation of people who grew up in both Lower Wortley and Upper Wortley during the decade. They are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: Intriguing photos capture life in Armley during the 1950s
7. Wortley in the 1970s
Marion Street in September 1971. On the left are odd numbered houses to the right. Several lines of washing hang across the street. In the centre is part of the premises of Saunders Valve Co Ltd with a corrugated iron wall. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Wortley in the 1970s
This view looks from the bottom of Copley Hill onto Back Wellington Row in September 1971. A large warehouse is visible to the left with two delivery vehicles belonging to Simon's Fruit, parked in the road. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Wortley in the 1970s
Eveline View runs from the left edge of the view with Whitehall Road in Serptember 1971. On the right edge is the entrance to Marion Street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Wortley in the 1970s
A row of four back-to-back terraced houses on Oldfield Terrace each with a small private garden in December 1972. On the right is a shared outside toilet block. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Wortley in the 1970s
This view from September 1971 looks from the railway embankment onto the back of the premises of Saunders Valve Co Ltd, seen in the centre. This factory runs along the ends of Kildare Place, Winnie Terrace and Marion Street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Wortley in the 1970s
The rear entrance and garden of number 189 Tong Road, a through terraced property in September 1972. Number 191 is visible on the left and on the right Tong Road can be seen. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service