Yet the Wainwright’s of Westerton Road were happy to feed them. For the money that was pumped into the one armed bandits helped to pay for the family's annual holiday. "They're glorified piggy banks really," said George Wainwright at the time this photo was taken in February 1976. It is one of 12 charting life around West Ardsley during the 1970s. The gallery features local landmarks as well as pubs and schools which are sure to bring back memories for generations of resident who once called the community home. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. West Ardsley in the 1970s
Looking from Haigh Moor Road down access road to Haigh Moor Farm in May 1979. A tractor is visible in the background, and the semi-detached at the right edge is Haigh Moor Road. Homes in Holly Court can be seen left. Photo: David Atkinson Archive
8. West Ardsley in the 1970s
Looking across fields of Haigh Moor Farm to semi-detached housing in Haigh Moor Road in May 1979. Homes in Holly Court can be seen right of centre. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
9. West Ardsley in the 1970s
A woman is pegging washing on a line in . Behind her is Dewsbury Road and Woodkirk Church (St. Mary's) in February 1971. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
10. West Ardsley in the 1970s
February 1971 and pictured is an inside view of the smithy belonging to George Shelton. He can be seen at work, fashioning metal on his anvils. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
11. West Ardsley in the 1970s
The exterior wall of Boyle Hall, located off Haigh Moor Road in July 1971. The plaque between the central windows of the first and second storey reads 'John & Hannah Boyle built this house in 1799'. The walls are constructed in hammer - dressed stone. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
12. West Ardsley in the 1970s
The windmill used for Boyle Hall was once sited here. The people are standing on what would have been the base area. Pictured in July 1971. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive