These photos put the wonderful into Wetherby as they chart a decade of life around the market town in the 1970s. Landmarks including The Shambles and Market Place are in focus as well as memories from satellite villages including Thorner and Bramham. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive, Wetherby Historical Trust 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: 25 wonderful photos take you back to Wetherby in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Wetherby in the 1970s
The Shambles looking towards the Market Place in 1977. | Wetherby Historical Trust Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
2. Wetherby in the 1970s
The offices at Jack Joy Insurance at 66 North Street. On the left is a woman pushing a pram. Pictured in November 1975. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Wetherby in the 1970s
Chennell's off licence at No.30 North Street. Boots the Chemist is on the right. Pictured in November 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Wetherby in the 1970s
Chennells off licence at No.30 North Street. On the left is the Swan and Talbot restaurant. Pictured in November 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Wetherby in the 1970s
The junction of North Street and St.James's Street, with H & V Greaves, newsagents, on the corner. On the left of the picture is John Hall carpets and on the right houses at nos. 3-5 St. James's Street. Pictured in November 1975. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Wetherby in the 1970s
Dustman are pictured putting waste paper into a trailer which is towed by a refuse collecting vehicle. The council have purchased two trailers and householders are urged to keep waste paper apart from general household refuse. Pictured in April 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN