This wonderful collection of photos charting life around Morley in the 1970s have been digitised for the first time after being discovered hidden in the YEP archive. They bring into focus news stories which were making the headlines during the decade as well as a range of landmarks with a particular focus on shopping, school and local sport. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Morley, Gildersome, Churwell and Drighlington LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Share your memories of Morley in the 1970s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected],.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Morley in the 1970s
July 1974 and this wooden sign put up on Morley Town Hall was considered to be an intrusion by townsfolk. "We realise that Leeds has the full backing of the law but it would please very many thousands of Morleians if they would consider removing this sign from our beloved town ahll, said Sir Harry Hardy, chairman of Morley Civic Society. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Morley in the 1970s
The mioan sports hall at Scatcherd Sports Centre pictured in November 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN