The south side of Bondgate, looking from the junction with Kirkgate, with Station Road leading up towards The Chevin on the right. On the corner, at no.1 Bondgate, is Maxine's hair stylists and beauticians. Next follows a group of Grade II listed buildings numbered 3-9; 3 is Britton's provisions, 5 and 7 are private dwellings and 9 is Bondgage Fisheries.placeholder image
The south side of Bondgate, looking from the junction with Kirkgate, with Station Road leading up towards The Chevin on the right. On the corner, at no.1 Bondgate, is Maxine's hair stylists and beauticians. Next follows a group of Grade II listed buildings numbered 3-9; 3 is Britton's provisions, 5 and 7 are private dwellings and 9 is Bondgage Fisheries. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Otley: 17 photo gems take you down Bondgate in the 1970s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 13th Dec 2024, 04:45 GMT

These wonderful photos chart a decade in the life of a much-loved shopping street in Otley.

Bondgate is the focus of this gallery of memories from the 1970s. Shops and pubs as well as local landmarks are all featured in this gallery which is sure to evoke memories for a generation of townsfolk. The images are 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: 33 optimistic photos take you back to Otley in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

The corner of Kirkgate, left, and Bondgate, seen from the junction with Station Road. Shops visible are, from left, Barker's musical instruments and records at 50 Kirkgate, Woodall's knitting wools and overalls at 52, Tootill & Hebb sports goods at 54, H.J. Waye & Son, travel agents at 56-58, a ladieswear shop at 2-4 Bondgate, possibly Annabella's Boutique, with the Regency Salon above, and on the right Dobson & Robinson, leather goods.

7. Bondgate in the 1970s

The corner of Kirkgate, left, and Bondgate, seen from the junction with Station Road. Shops visible are, from left, Barker's musical instruments and records at 50 Kirkgate, Woodall's knitting wools and overalls at 52, Tootill & Hebb sports goods at 54, H.J. Waye & Son, travel agents at 56-58, a ladieswear shop at 2-4 Bondgate, possibly Annabella's Boutique, with the Regency Salon above, and on the right Dobson & Robinson, leather goods. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bondgate of the junction with Wellcroft, showing Stollcross Garages car showroom. Cars are on display both inside and outside. Being an Opel dealer, advertisements for Opel are prominent. A gasometer can be seen in the background. Pictured in July 1979.

8. Bondgate in the 1970s

Bondgate of the junction with Wellcroft, showing Stollcross Garages car showroom. Cars are on display both inside and outside. Being an Opel dealer, advertisements for Opel are prominent. A gasometer can be seen in the background. Pictured in July 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bondgate showing the junction with Wellcroft on the right. Stollcross Garages, car showroom, is in the centre, with cars on display both inside and outside. Being an Opel dealer, advertisements for Opel are prominent. Pictured in July 1979.

9. Bondgate in the 1970s

Bondgate showing the junction with Wellcroft on the right. Stollcross Garages, car showroom, is in the centre, with cars on display both inside and outside. Being an Opel dealer, advertisements for Opel are prominent. Pictured in July 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The south side of Bondgate showing Otley Fire Station in the centre. The fire station has been in this location since 1956.

10. Bondgate in the 1970s

The south side of Bondgate showing Otley Fire Station in the centre. The fire station has been in this location since 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bondgate House, the premises of the Department of Health and Social Security. This office block has since been demolished

11. Bondgate in the 1970s

Bondgate House, the premises of the Department of Health and Social Security. This office block has since been demolished | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Crossgate seen from the junction with Bondgate. The Garden of Remembrance is on the corner, built on the site of Grange House; the war memorial was transferred here from the Parish Church grounds after the Second World War. Behind it, just to the left of centre, is the Bowling Green pub.

12. Bondgate in the 1970s

Crossgate seen from the junction with Bondgate. The Garden of Remembrance is on the corner, built on the site of Grange House; the war memorial was transferred here from the Parish Church grounds after the Second World War. Behind it, just to the left of centre, is the Bowling Green pub. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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