They are the staff who helped put a smile on the face of generations of fish and chip lovers in Leeds These photo gems celebrate the work of the fish fryers, the potato peelers, owners and the serving staff at fish and chip shops around the city down the decades. They feature memories of a range of shops and restaurants some of which stopped frying tonight while others continue to thrive. READ MORE: The day 10,000 people queued for fish and chips at Harry Ramsden's 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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General manager Dave Mitchell works his magic in the kitchen at Marlows on Street Lane in March 1999. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
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Karen Grimmit of Harry Ramsden's in Guiseley, Leeds, feeds donkey 'Jeremiah' fish and chips in a celebration of Yorkshire Day in 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Norma McCall was retiring from Nash's fish and chip shop in April 2003. | YPN Photo: YPN
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David, right. and Alvin Meehan, owners of Skyliner Fish Restaurant in Leeds. They father and son team are pictured in April 2001. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
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Staff outside Pudsey's Manor Fish Bar in April 1997. Pictured, from left, are Enid Paul, Sharon Alexander, Anita Lofthouse, Sylvia Henderson and Simon Readman. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford
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This is Michael Kleinman owner of Pudsey's Fish and Chip Factory. He is pictured in January 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN