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
Changing Leeds - Walk around Wortley during the 1970s
These photos provide a fascinating snapshot of life around Wortley during the 1970s.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 12th Oct 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 2nd Nov 2020, 08:27 BST
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