14 photo gems chart rise and fall of Bettys cafe in Leeds city centre

'Bettys bid for a brighter Leeds' read the headline in the Leeds Mercury back in November 1930.

Bettys arrived in the city at the turn of the decade having already forged a reputation across God's own county. It would enjoy a 40 year relationship with customers before eventually leaving the city. Its Lands Lane cafe closed on March 30, 1974. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos charting its history in Leeds. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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