29 never seen before photos of Horsforth through the years

Is this the Horsforth you remember?

These photos have been plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive and showcase life in the town during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. They feature local landmarks, street scenes, as well as pubs, restaurants and shops that you may remember. And they are also the focus of some news stories from back in the day. READ MORE: The 34 never seen before photos of Leeds through the ages

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PICS: YPN
A lovely autumn evening at Hall Park.placeholder image
A lovely autumn evening at Hall Park.
Residents living near the Aire at Newlay Lane were having to tolerate the summer long stench from the murky waters.placeholder image
Residents living near the Aire at Newlay Lane were having to tolerate the summer long stench from the murky waters.
The former Glen Royal cinema is tucked away behind other businesses and is itself a supermarket.placeholder image
The former Glen Royal cinema is tucked away behind other businesses and is itself a supermarket.
New Road Side in Horsforth.placeholder image
New Road Side in Horsforth.
Do you remember the Roman Gardens restaurant?placeholder image
Do you remember the Roman Gardens restaurant?
Were you a regular at The Bridge during the 1980s?placeholder image
Were you a regular at The Bridge during the 1980s?
David Esplain was the licensee at The Fleece on New Road Side in the early 1980s.placeholder image
David Esplain was the licensee at The Fleece on New Road Side in the early 1980s.
Did you eat at Morty's restaurant on New Road Side? It welcomed a host of customers who came back for its special combination of good food and pleasant atmosphere.placeholder image
Did you eat at Morty's restaurant on New Road Side? It welcomed a host of customers who came back for its special combination of good food and pleasant atmosphere.
Fashionistas in Horsforth were shopping at Pants Corner in the early 1980s.placeholder image
Fashionistas in Horsforth were shopping at Pants Corner in the early 1980s.
Jack Fulton Frozen Foods opened its 'Frozen Food Centre' on Town Street. The firm had been in the town for some time but it became obvious that the original premises were too small.placeholder image
Jack Fulton Frozen Foods opened its 'Frozen Food Centre' on Town Street. The firm had been in the town for some time but it became obvious that the original premises were too small.
The Outside Inn - one of the few Yorkshire restaurants to be run by a dentist.placeholder image
The Outside Inn - one of the few Yorkshire restaurants to be run by a dentist.
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Arthur Vollans, opened Horsforth Town Village Museum on The Green as Horsforth Town band played and Morris men danced.placeholder image
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Arthur Vollans, opened Horsforth Town Village Museum on The Green as Horsforth Town band played and Morris men danced.
Did you enjoy a meal at Villa Bianca in the town?placeholder image
Did you enjoy a meal at Villa Bianca in the town?
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