They feature street scenes and local landmarks and showcase both community pride and changing times in the market town during the decade. The photos are published courtesy of Wetherby Historical Trust whose collection is housed on 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. Enjoy these images which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of residents who called Wetherby home. READ MORE: 21 photos of Wetherby from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Wetherby in the 1960s
May 1967. Two sisters of the Holy Family of Wetherby stand in front of the entrance of the convent adjoining St. Joseph's Catholic Primary. The sisters of the Holy Family originated from Mount St. Mary's in Leeds and came to Wetherby in the 1930s. Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
2. Wetherby in the 1960s
August 1964 an work has begun at the site of Hall Orchards house and garden to put up a new housing development by Ashton's. A sign on the land advertises the houses for sale. The development was located off York Road. Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
3. Wetherby in the 1960s
The Herb Shop in the Market Place was the scene of a fire in 1967. The fire engine has been summoned and ladders are in use. The new fire station was opened in 1958 at the end of Victoria Street and Walton Road. Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
4. Wetherby in the 1960s
Wetherby Bypass in 1964. It was constructed between October 1957 and October 1959 aned cost more than £600,000 and included this new bridge spanning the River Wharfe. Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
5. Wetherby in the 1960s
York Road at the junction of Deighton Road in July 1965. Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
6. Wetherby in the 1960s
Park Hill in the process of demolition in 1968. It dates from 1852 and was opened by William Tiplady as a prestigious private boarding school for the education of young gentlemen. Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust