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25 never seen before photos of Garforth through the years

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 21st Nov 2019, 07:12 BST

Updated 21st Nov 2019, 07:45 BST

Is this the Garforth you remember?

These unseen photos have been plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive and feature local landmarks, schools, street scenes and shops as well as pubs that you may have been a regular in. And they are also the focus of some news stories from back in the day. LOVE LEEDS, LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook

A view up Main Street in Garforth.

1. August 1972

A view up Main Street in Garforth. | jpimedia

Do you remember these shops on Main Street?

2. July 1972

Do you remember these shops on Main Street? | jpimedia

East Garforth School which was to renamed Aberford Road Infants School.

3. March 1972

East Garforth School which was to renamed Aberford Road Infants School. | jpimedia

Garforth Comprehensive School. Were you a pupil here back in the day?

4. October 1969

Garforth Comprehensive School. Were you a pupil here back in the day? | jpimedia

Slacks Bakery in Garforth.

5. February 1980

Slacks Bakery in Garforth. | jpimedia

The opening of East Garforth railway station.

6. May 1987

The opening of East Garforth railway station. | jpimedia

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