The images feature street scenes, shops and factories as well as local landmarks which will be familiar to a generation of people who grew up in both Lower Wortley and Upper Wortley during the decade. They are published courtesy of 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: Intriguing photos capture life in Armley during the 1950s
7. Wortley in the 1970s
The front entrance and garden of number 189 Tong Road, a through terraced property in September 1972. On the left is an access road to the rear of the properties. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Wortley in the 1970s
December 1972. A side view of a large building with broken windows once the premises of the Boys Briggade (27th Leeds Company). This building is located at the junction of Upper Wortley Road and Churchill Street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Wortley in the 1970s
Sixteenth Avenue in October 1971. This is a back-to-back property with a small garden and a bay window. Brickwork has been painted. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Wortley in the 1970s
This view looks from the bottom of Copley Hill onto Back Wellington Row in September 1971. A large warehouse is visible to the left with two delivery vehicles belonging to Simon's Fruit, parked in the road. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Wortley in the 1970s
Eveline View runs from the left edge of the view with Whitehall Road in Serptember 1971. On the right edge is the entrance to Marion Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Wortley in the 1970s
A row of four back-to-back terraced houses on Oldfield Terrace each with a small private garden in December 1972. On the right is a shared outside toilet block. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service