These photos showcase the waiters and waitresses who (probably) served you back in the day. They all proved a hit with customers at restaurants and hotels in Leeds, Harrogate and further afield around God’s own county. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

13. Leeds
Waitress Laura Myers in the new restaurant at the newly-renovated Mansion House at Roundhay Park in July 2009. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

14. Leeds
Charlotte Cox, waitress at the Temple Newsam Stableyard Cafe, in January 2008. | Gerard Binks Photo: Gerard Binks

15. Helmsley
The Black Swan Hotel at Helmsley said goodbye to Stella Dowkes in April 2003 after 56 years of service as a waitress. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling

16. Harrogate
Waitress Lucy Edwards at Betty's Tea Rooms at Harlow Carr Gardens. Pictured in 2006. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

17. Boston Spa
Waitress Sarah Benson-Smith at Hart's restaurant pictured in June 1999. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

18. York
Waitresses Heather Mahon, left, and Angela Mawer celebrate Bettys in York winning the restaurant of the year award in the York tourism awards. Pictured in November 1999. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom


