The city has a special connection to fish and chips having once laid claim to having the world's oldest chippy. The imaginatively titled 'The oldest Fish and Chip Shop in the World' in Yeadon originally opened in 1865 but has now ceased trading. Which fish shop around Leeds has been your favourite over the years? Enjoy these photos of fish and chip shops across Leeds down the decades some of which stopped frying tonight while others continue to thrive. READ MORE: The day 10,000 people queued for fish and chips at Harry Ramsden's
7. Mermaid
The Mermaid which surfaced on Stainburn Parade in Moortown in September 1983.
8. Murgatroyd's, Yeadon
The fish and chip shop is named after a famous Yeadon character who founded Moorfield Mill in 1877. This photo dates back to 2003. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Woodside Fisheries
This Horsforth fish and chip shop has been here for a great many years on the junction of Springfield Mount and Low Lane. Thjis photo was taken in the summer of 2014. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Middleton Road, Morley
The frying times are displayed in the window of this fish and chip shop on Middleton Road. The photo dates back to April 1981. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Graveley Fisheries
September 2000 and two young men are standing at the curb in front of the fish and chip shop on Chapel Street, Halton. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Call Lane, city centre
1992 and this photo shows the fish and chip shop on Call Lane, with the Ivy Leaf tandoori cafe next door. The Corn Exchange is just visible in background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net