The mini-gallery of memories turns the spotlight on life around the village, which forms part of the Heavy Woollen District and sits within the Rhubarb Triangle, during the decade. Local landmarks, shops and street scenes as well as quirky stories making the local news headlines are all featured in this trip down memory lane. The photos 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: 12 nostalgic photos take you back to West Ardsley in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Looking south along Main Street in July 1975. To the right a group of children are gathered outside Archer's paper shop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. East Ardsley in the 1970s
March 1974 and a new home was being sought for Mowgli, a friendly two-year-old boa constrictor. Owner John Lee was finding that her growth is proving a problem for himself and his wife. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Sarah Street pictured in February 1979. Terraced homes in Wood Street are visible right of centre. Wood Street is located off Fall Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Main Street pictured in July 1975. Shops include Archer's 'the paper shop' at nos. 12-14 in the centre, outside which a group of children are standing. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Rear view of (from left) nos. 10-16 Main Street, which includes Archer's paper shop at nos. 12-14 in the centre. Pictured in July 1975. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Main Street in September 1974 showing junctions with Lawns Terrace on the left and Belle Vue Terrace to the right. In between is the shop of S. Barraclough, chemist, which occupies both no. 2 Lawns Terrace and no. 1 Belle Vue Terrace. The bungalows on the right are nos. 10 and 9 The Close. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net