They turn back the clock to showcase life around the village during a decade of social and economic change and challenges. Main Street is a focus on the gallery which also features local landmarks and well travelled roads which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of residents who called the community home back in the day. 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: 29 warm-hearted photos take you back to West Ardsley in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Rear view showing on the left, no. 1 Belle Vue Terrace, and on the right no. 2 Lawns Terrace. Both are the premises of S. Barraclough, chemist, and face onto Main Street. Pictured in September 1974. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Fall Lane with No.60, left, and 58, right, the dominant feature. These houses are cement rendered semi-detached which are about to be altered and converted. One of the row of lock-up garages can be seen to the right. The stone terraced housed in the background are No.76, 78 and 80 Fall Lane, in reverse order. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. East Ardsley in the 1970s
View shows the side and rear of no. 16 Main Street, part of a row that also includes nos. 14-10. A recruitment poster for the Army is seen on the side wall. Pictured in July 1975. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. East Ardsley in the 1970s
A view of Sarah Street looking towards Mill Lane and Queen Street. The gable end belongs to No.60 Fall Lane which is to the right. Properties to the left are in Queen Street. Pictured in February 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. East Ardsley in the 1970s
A view of Sarah Street showing the rear of No.58, left and 60, right, Fall Lane. There are visible signs of a fire having occurred. Skips are adjacent to the premises for the collection of waste materials as the houses were about to be renovated. At the left edge is No.1 Sarah Street and a row of garages. The roof of St. Gabreil's Mission Church can be seen between the buildings. Pictured in September 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net