Long Row Fisheries was named a champion chippy in April 1997. Pictured, left to right, is Janice Sowry, Robert Smithers, Alyson Pitts and Eleanor Gordon.placeholder image
Long Row Fisheries was named a champion chippy in April 1997. Pictured, left to right, is Janice Sowry, Robert Smithers, Alyson Pitts and Eleanor Gordon. | Peter Langford

27 photo memories of Horsforth in 1997

These photos are sure to evoke memories from a generation of Horsfordians who called LS18 home in the 1990s.

They rewind to 1997 and showcase photo memories from a year in the life of a town which boasted everything from a champion chippy through to publicans showing off their pot bellied pet. This photo gallery also includes images from the town's Gala as well as familiar faces and local stories making the headlines. READ MORE: 16 photo memories from Cookridge and Horsforth in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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