Chef Kevin Gawthorpe is pictured handing over food to waitress of Cathy Turfey who has worked at Whitelocks for more than 30 years. Pictured in October 2005.placeholder image
Chef Kevin Gawthorpe is pictured handing over food to waitress of Cathy Turfey who has worked at Whitelocks for more than 30 years. Pictured in October 2005. | Emma Nichols

Leeds and Yorkshire: Hotel and restaurant waiters and waitresses you may remember

They aimed to offer service with a smile.

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

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