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
13. Wortley in the 1970s
September 1972. A through terraced property on Upper Wortley Road displaying the name 'Rose Cottage' above the front door . On the left can be seen the remains of a demolished property. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
14. Wortley in the 1970s
A bed and breakfast and a cafe on Whitehall Road in September 1971. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
15. Wortley in the 1970s
Two shops on Whitehall Road in September 1971. One is a general store run by Emily Mellor and the other is Dorothy's hair stylists. On the left edge of this view is Winnie Terrace. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
16. Wortley in the 1970s
This photo from December 1972 shows a side view of a large building with broken windows once the premises of the Boy's Brigade (27th Leeds Company). Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
17. Wortley in the 1970s
To the left of this view in September 1971 is the junction of Copley Hill and Whitehall Road where the Leeds Co-operative Wholesale Society Hide and Skin department was located. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
18. Wortley in the 1970s
Back Wellington Row in the direction of Whitehall Road in September 1971. The centre of the view shows what was the premises of the Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd, Hide and Skin department. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service