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
19. 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. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Otley in the 1970s
Otley Parish Church, dedicated to All Saints, located on Kirkgate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Otley in the 1970s
The west side of Kirkgate showing nos. 7-9, Freeman Hardy Willis footwear, promoting 'self service shoes', with a passageway on the left leading to G. Kirk & Son, handyman's supplies. Pictured circa November or December 1976. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Otley in the 1970s
Shops on the east side of Kirkgate. On the right is the Yorkshire Bank in a listed building at no. 8. Next is Bancrofts greetings cards and stationery at no. 6a then Greenwood's menswear at no. 6. The latter is advertising 'Gifts for Christmas'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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