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
13. Wetherby in the 1970s
Skoda cars on the forecourt of a garage on Wetherby Road at Bardsey in February 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Wetherby in the 1970s
John Garton at H. W. Field's on North Street in June 1974 | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Wetherby in the 1970s
When it seemed the six bells of All Saint's Church at Bramham might be silenced for the want of ringers, a team of village teenagers stepped in to learn the ropes. Now the bells are heard in full cry every Sunday thanks to a group of youngsters aged between 12 and 18. Pictured in October 1976, from left, are Sylvia Mullen, Elizabeth Shaw, Sandra Mullen, Carol Sanderson, Jennifer Ware, Paul Sanderson and Alison Prendergast. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Wetherby in the 1970s
Brian Close, pictured driving from the first tee, was among the former and current Yorkshire cricketers who gathered at Wetherby Golf Club in November 1977 for the annual Gibson Cup competition. | YPN Photo: YPN