The images feature street scenes, shops and factories as well as local landmarks which will be familiar to a generation of people who grew up in both Lower Wortley and Upper Wortley during the decade. They are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Wortley in the 1970s
A row of four back-to-back terraced houses on Oldfield Terrace each with a small private garden in December 1972. On the right is a shared outside toilet block. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
14. Wortley in the 1970s
This view from September 1971 looks from the railway embankment onto the back of the premises of Saunders Valve Co Ltd, seen in the centre. This factory runs along the ends of Kildare Place, Winnie Terrace and Marion Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
15. Wortley in the 1970s
The rear entrance and garden of number 189 Tong Road, a through terraced property in September 1972. Number 191 is visible on the left and on the right Tong Road can be seen. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
16. Wortley in the 1970s
September 1972. A through terraced property on Upper Wortley Road displaying the name 'Rose Cottage' above the front door . On the left can be seen the remains of a demolished property. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
17. Wortley in the 1970s
A bed and breakfast and a cafe on Whitehall Road in September 1971. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
18. Wortley in the 1970s
Two shops on Whitehall Road in September 1971. One is a general store run by Emily Mellor and the other is Dorothy's hair stylists. On the left edge of this view is Winnie Terrace. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service