They feature a range of landmarks in the market town during the decade such as Otley Parish Church and Otley Fire Station. Well-known streets including Bondgate and Kirkgate are also in focus. The images are published courtesy of 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. READ MORE: Memories of Yeadon in the 1970s and 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Otley in the 1970s
Clapgate showing H&D Quantrill's greengrocers store. On the right is Manor Square with the Prudential Assurance Company just visible. To the left of Quantrill's is a passageway leading to Bay Horse Court. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Otley in the 1970s
Gay Lane showing Otley Autopoint Petrol Filling Station in July 1979. Beside this is the junction with Wellcroft, with Stollcross Garages car showroom beyond. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Otley in the 1970s
Otley Fire Station on Bondgate. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Otley in the 1970s
The west side of Kirkgate. Just visible on the right is Freeman Hardy Willis footwear. Next to this is the entrance to a yard which contains G. Kirk & Son, handyman's supplies. Continuing left is Ladbrokes Betting Office and Zambezi ladies' and menswear. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Otley in the 1970s
Otley Parish Church, dedicated to All Saints, located on Kirkgate. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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