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
19. Wetherby in the 1970s
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? White House Inn on Wetherby Road pictured in July 1977. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Wetherby in the 1970s
Drivers faced long delays in August 1979 after a lorry overturned on the A1 at Wetherby. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Share your memories of Wetherby in the 1970s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN