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


14. Wetherby in the 1970s
The bells of All Saint's Church at Bramham are heard in full cry every Sunday thanks to a group of 12 youngsters aged between 12 and 18. Pictured in October 1976. | YPN Photo: YPN

15. Wetherby in the 1970s
Brian Close pictured driving from the first tee, was among the former and current Yorkshire cricketers who gathered at Wetherby Golf Club for the annual Gibson Cup competition in November 1977. | YPN Photo: YPN

16. Wetherby in the 1970s
A bird's eye view of Great Yorkshire Show at Wetherby showground in May 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN


