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
19. 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. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
20. 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. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
21. Wortley in the 1970s
September 1971. This view shows one of two entrances to the premises of Saunders Valve Co Ltd. This entrance was on the end of Kildare Place. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
22. Wortley in the 1970s
Sixteenth Avenue in October 1971. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service