Shop closures in Wortley were the talk of the community in the 1970s with disappearing stores causing hardship for pensioners who were faced with an uphill walk to find alternatives. The issue is among a number of photo memories focusing on life around the suburb during a decade of change and challenges. The images are a mix from the YEP archive, West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Wortley in the 1970s
The spire of St. Mary of Bethany church on Tong Road during demolition in 1975. The foundation stone to the church was laid on July 30, 1885 and it opened on October 23, 1886 at a cost of £5,600. The church was built to the designs of Adams and Kelly, architects, and featured a spire of 135 feet. It was demolished as part of the Tong Road clearance programme. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Wortley in the 1970s
Marion Street in September 1971. On the left are odd numbered houses to the right. Several lines of washing hang across the street. In the centre is part of the premises of Saunders Valve Co Ltd with a corrugated iron wall. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. 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. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Wortley in the 1970s
This view looks along Back Wellington Row in the direction of Whitehall Road in September 1971. The centre of the view shows what was the premises of the Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd, Hide and Skin department. Two delivery vehicles for Simons Fruit are visible to the right. In the background to the left are the factory premises of Tainton Ltd, ladieswear manufacturers at Copley Hill and number 125 Whitehall Road. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Wortley in the 1970s
One of two entrances to the premises of Saunders Valve Co Ltd. This entrance was on the end of Kildare Place. Pictured in September 1971. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Wortley in the 1970s
Oldfield Grove in December 1972. On the left is Oldfield Road and on the right is the entrance to Oldfield Crescent. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service