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: 33 obstreperous photos take you back to Otley in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Otley in the 1970s
Bondgate showing the Woolpack public house in the centre. The Grade II listed building dates back to at least the 18th century when it was built as a dwelling house. It was later converted to an inn and was known as the King's Arms around 1827 but had become the Woolpack by 1861. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Otley in the 1970s
The corner of Kirkgate (left) and Bondgate, seen from the junction with Station Road in 1976. Shops visible are, from left, Barker's musical instruments and records, Woodall's knitting wools and overalls, Tootill & Hebb sports goods, H.J. Waye & Son, travel agents, a ladieswear shop, 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
9. Otley in the 1970s
Kirkgate at the junction with Mercury Row. To the right of the junction is Barkers musical instruments and records. On the left, part of Bakers clothiers and drapers on Kirkgate can be seen. Along Mercury Row is the U-Du-Save discount store. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Otley in the 1970s
Shops on the south side of Boroughgate in 1976. Pictured are Coombes shoe repairs , Av-a-gander, a discount store selling household goods, toiletries and gifts, and Burras Peake Ltd., menswear. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Otley in the 1970s
Old stone built buildings in Bay Horse Court, with the rear of the Bay Horse public house in the centre. A passageway to the left of the pub leads onto the Market Place. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Otley in the 1970s
The north side of Boroughgate in 1976. On the left is John Wood's barber shop, then Ray Dell motorcycles and Wharfedale decorations, wallpaper and paint. Despite listed building status at the time, the latter was subsequently demolished. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net