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
7. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Main Street in September 1974 showing the junctions with Belle Vue Terrace in the centre and Lawns Terrace on the left. In between is the shop of S. Barraclough, chemist, which occupies both no. 1 Belle Vue Terrace and no. 2 Lawns Terrace. On the right, a bungalow at no. 10 The Close is just visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Northern Plant Hire pictured in January 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Sarah Street looking towards Mill Lane and Queen Street. The gable end belongs to No.60 Fall Lane which is to the right. Properties to the left are in Queen Street. Pictured in February 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. East Ardsley in the 1970s
Sarah Street showing the rear of No.58, left and 60, right, Fall Lane. There are visible signs of a fire having occurred. Skips are adjacent to the premises for the collection of waste materials as the houses were about to be renovated. At the left edge is No.1 Sarah Street and a row of garages. The roof of St. Gabreil's Mission Church can be seen between the buildings. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net