26 photos you'll only understand if you've eaten fish and chips at Harry Ramsden's over the years

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 2nd Sep 2019, 11:09 BST

It is the iconic Leeds fish and chips restaurant which started life in a wooden hut in 1928.

Three years later Harry Ramsden moved into new premises at Guiseley, complete with fitted carpets, oak panelled walls, and chandeliers. Fast forward to 2019 and the iconic brand which bore his name has been has been snapped up by a rival chain. The site is now owned and operated by Wetherby Whaler. With champion chippy making the news we have turned back the clock to showcase these images from the YEP archive. Is this the Harry Ramsden's you remember? READ MORE: 42 places you probably visited in Leeds during a night out in the 2000s

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PIC: YPN
Fish and chips frying.placeholder image
Fish and chips frying.
Andre Harding, general manager. tucks in.placeholder image
Andre Harding, general manager. tucks in.
Waitresses wait for fish and chips.placeholder image
Waitresses wait for fish and chips.
A view of the new extension at Harry Ramsden's.placeholder image
A view of the new extension at Harry Ramsden's.
The restaurant at Harry Ramsden's.placeholder image
The restaurant at Harry Ramsden's.
Harry Ramsden , with straw boater, pictured with staff.placeholder image
Harry Ramsden , with straw boater, pictured with staff.
The ranks of salt, vinegar and sauce at the ready.placeholder image
The ranks of salt, vinegar and sauce at the ready.
This photo showcases the mass appeal of fish and chips at Harry Ramsden's.placeholder image
This photo showcases the mass appeal of fish and chips at Harry Ramsden's.
Cricket legend Freddie Trueman at Harry Ramsden's on their 70th anniversary.placeholder image
Cricket legend Freddie Trueman at Harry Ramsden's on their 70th anniversary.
Chip shot experts and Leeds United legends (from left) Peter Lorimer, John Charles and Eddie Gray.placeholder image
Chip shot experts and Leeds United legends (from left) Peter Lorimer, John Charles and Eddie Gray.
Is this the Harry Ramsden's you remember?placeholder image
Is this the Harry Ramsden's you remember?
Souvenir mugs - do you have one of these?placeholder image
Souvenir mugs - do you have one of these?
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