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
7. Wetherby in the 1960s
The River Wharfe looking from the top of the weir towards Wetherby Bridge. Taken in the summer of 1962, the image shows gasometers in the background. | Wetherby Historical Trust Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
8. Wetherby in the 1960s
Wetherby Fire Station at the end of Victoria Street close to the junction with Walton Road in February 1965. It was built in 1957. | Wetherby Historical Trust Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
9. Wetherby in the 1960s
The premises of solicitors Coates & Brett on Market Place in 1965. This is the oldest building in the Market Place and appears on the 1811 ground plan | Wetherby Historical Trust Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
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Share your memories of Wetherby in the 1960s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Wetherby Historical Trust Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust