Householders in Wetherby were being urged to keep waste paper apart from general household refuse with bin men putting it into a trailer. This was the early 1970s and these wonderful photos capture a year in the life of the town and its residents. Shops, restaurants and pubs as well as news stories making the news headlines are all featured in this gallery of memories. Satelitte villages including Scarcroft, Thorner and Bramham are also featured. The image are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Wetherby in the 1970s
Chennells off licence on North Street. On the left is the Swan and Talbot restaurant. Pictured in November 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Wetherby in the 1970s
The junction of North Street and St.James's Street, with H & V Greaves, newsagents, on the corner. An advertising hoarding for Silk Cut cigarettes is on the wall with newspaper placards for various newspapers below. Standard fireworks are advertised in the shop window. On the left of the picture is John Hall carpets and on the right houses at nos. 3-5 St. James's Street. Pictured in November 1975. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Wetherby in the 1970s
Chennell's off licence at No.30 North Street. Boots the Chemist is on the right. Several cars are on the road. Pictured in November 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Wetherby in the 1970s
This is Keith Alderton from Poplar Avenue in the town pictured in April 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Wetherby in the 1970s
A £270 shot in the arm, resulting from an effort by regulars of the Old Fox Inn, on the A1 north of Wetherby, will help the Evening Post Old Folk Fund back into the black after the heavy wintertime calls on its resources. The fundraising drive was led by landlord Jack Greaves and his family. Pictured in January 1971. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Wetherby in the 1970s
A church tower walk for Thorner C of E Primary School pupils led by head teacher Mr. T. W. Brown in May 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN