These images feature one common theme - newsagents and corner shops which are sure to be familiar to a generation of people who called LS12 home during the decade. The photos are published courtesy West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: Walk around Wortley during the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Wortley in the 1960s
Cow Close Road in October 1969. In view is a newsagents run by C. & J.M. Goldthorpe. Advertisements for News of the World and the Yorkshire Evening News are visible along with posters for Lyons Maid ice cream and Windowlene spray. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
2. Wortley in the 1960s
The junction of Amberley Road and Tong Road in May 1965. The photo features a sweet and tobacco shop and newsagents, business of E.H. and D. Brunton. Posters advertise various magazines and newspapers including an article on Face Lifts for Men in Reveille. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
3. Wortley in the 1960s
Amberley Buildings on Tong Road in May 1965. Businesses include Automat Ltd, Rhinds, television contractors and dealers as well as a hairdressers, owned by Albert H. Meechan. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
4. Wortley in the 1960s
August 1961 and Goodwin Road is to the left, at the corner with Upper Wortley Road. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
5. Wortley in the 1960s
May 1966 and in view is Green Lane, showing the junctions with (from right) Hall Lane, Hawthorn Grove, Hawthorn Avenue, First Avenue and Second Avenue. A corner shop on the right displaying an advert for Rhinds Radio and Television dealers of Tong Road on the wall. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
6. Wortley in the 1960s
Cow Close Road in October 1969. Pictured is a cobblers and Elizabeth hair stylist. On the right is Fred's Cafe offering dinners and sandwiches. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service