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 in the 1980s with a few memories from neighbouring Batley and Birstall added for good measure. READ MORE: 18 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1980
7. Batley in the 1980s
A report on the official opening of Oakwell Country Park in 1983. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
8. Batley in the 1980s
A chance to see a spectacular view of the heavens through a powerful telescopewas offered to the public by members of the Batley and Spenborough Astronomical Society in November 1987. Each Friday night, between 7.30pm and 9pm, it opened its observatory in the grounds of Wilton Park. Pictured are star gazers Charles Cross and Neil Powell with the telescope. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Dewsbury in the 1980s
A street party was held to celebrate the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in July 1981. Pictured, from left, are Marion March, Linda Rook, Kathleen Lumb, Susan Fuller, Linda Heylinds, Edith Taylor and Diane Wiper. Photo: YPN
10. Dewsbury in the 1980s
Staff at Dewsbury's new swimming baths in 1981. They are raising a glass to one of their colleagues, Bill, the man seated, who was retiring. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
11. Batley in the 1980s
A party was held at Batley's Bagshaw Museum in March 1989 to celebrate the 100th birthday ofViolet Bagshaw, the daughter of its founder. Relatives gathered with staff to toast the health of Miss Bagshaw who, despite her age, still traveled widely and made regular visits and contributions to the museum, of which she was honorary curator. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Batley in the 1980s
Ambitious plans were drawn up for Oakwell Hall in 1980 but no cash was available to make it a reality. | YPN Photo: YPN