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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This is Phil Pepper who owned Central Fisheries in Kippax pictured in September 2004. | YPN Photo: YPN
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This is Elaine Coyne who was retiring after 38 years at Skyliners fish and chip shop on Austhorpe View in Whitkirk. She is pictured in July 2019 with former owner David Meehan. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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This is Amy Driffield co owner of Shaftesbury Fisheries pictured in July 2019. | YPN Photo: YPN
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This is Steve Keighley and Julie Oxley of Mother Hubbard's fish and chip shop in Harehills. They finished third in the 2018 YEP Fish and Chip Shop of the year competition. | YPN Photo: YPN
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This is Ina Thompson owner of Graveleys opposite Elland Road. She is pictured with her young song Alexander in July 2020. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Kully and Keldan Copeland who own Portside Fisheries on Harrogate Road pictured in July 2021. | YPN Photo: YPN