Harry Ramsden built his reputation for selling fine fish and chips in Guiseley by using only the best quality ingredients. He cleverly provided for all customers with a take away outlet for passing or local trade, facilities for families and walkers under shelter at no extra charge and full restaurant facilities for those who wanted to dine in comfort. To celebrate his 21st year in business in July 1952 he launched a promotion to end all promotions - fish and chips at 1 1/2d, 1912 price (now less than 1p). These images turn back the clock and are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 14 long gone Leeds restaurants we dearly miss LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![Harry Ramsden at the door of his first fish and chip shop in 1928. Three years later he moved into new premises at Guiseley, complete with fitted carpets, oak panelled walls, and chandeliers.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE1NzM1Mzg5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
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Harry Ramsden at the door of his first fish and chip shop in 1928. Three years later he moved into new premises at Guiseley, complete with fitted carpets, oak panelled walls, and chandeliers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Harry Ramsden at his White Cross fish and chip restaurant in July 1952, with display board 'we have put the clock back to July 7th 1912'](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE1NzM1Mzk4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Harry Ramsden's
Harry Ramsden at his White Cross fish and chip restaurant in July 1952, with display board 'we have put the clock back to July 7th 1912' | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Who's next? Thousands queued for fish and chips along Bradford Road. Top left on this photo is the White Cross public house](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE1NzM2MDAw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Harry Ramsden's
Who's next? Thousands queued for fish and chips along Bradford Road. Top left on this photo is the White Cross public house | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![A beaming Harry Ramsden in July 1952. His cousin was Harry Corbett who became a national celebrity thanks to his puppets Sooty and Sweep.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE1NzM2MDAz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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A beaming Harry Ramsden in July 1952. His cousin was Harry Corbett who became a national celebrity thanks to his puppets Sooty and Sweep.
![This is part of the queue who waited for fish and chips at the 1912 price.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE1NzM2MDA0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Harry Ramsden's
This is part of the queue who waited for fish and chips at the 1912 price. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Police officers were needed to control the traffic on Bradford Road as well as the queues of hungry people.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE1NzM2MDA4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
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Police officers were needed to control the traffic on Bradford Road as well as the queues of hungry people. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net