Old-style tradesman Kenneth Briggs become somewhat of a local celebrity among visitors who would stop and stare in amazement when they saw him carrying on his green grocery business around Dewsbury with the help of his horse-pulled traditional green and gold painted cart. "People from various parts of the world, including Australia, Canada and Iceland have stopped to ask me if I mind posing for their cameras," said Kenneth. "And some of them are good enough to send me copies later." This photo is one of 12 memories showcasing life around Dewsbury and Batley in the 1980s. READ MORE: 32 photos to take you back to Dewsbury in 1997 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Dewsbury in the 1980s
Renowned Welsh orchestra conductor Owain Arwel Hughes conducts the Halle Orchestra in Dewsbury Town Hall in September 1986. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Dewsbury in the 1980s
Match action from Dewsbury Moor Athletic's clash against Horbury Town in November 1989. Pictured is Horbury Town goalkeeper Paul Reynolds safely collects the ball from a corner. | YPN Photo: YPN
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