Old-style tradesman Kenneth Briggs was fast becoming one of Dewsbury's tourist attractions in December 1989. He brought a touch of past ages as he makes his tour of the Shaw Cross district on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays of each week. It is a family business started around 60 years ago by his father, George, when he escaped from the biting depression in the North East. "He came down with his belongings on his horse and cart, started up the business and only when he had established himself did he send for mother and the rest of the family," said Kenneth.Old-style tradesman Kenneth Briggs was fast becoming one of Dewsbury's tourist attractions in December 1989. He brought a touch of past ages as he makes his tour of the Shaw Cross district on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays of each week. It is a family business started around 60 years ago by his father, George, when he escaped from the biting depression in the North East. "He came down with his belongings on his horse and cart, started up the business and only when he had established himself did he send for mother and the rest of the family," said Kenneth.
Old-style tradesman Kenneth Briggs was fast becoming one of Dewsbury's tourist attractions in December 1989. He brought a touch of past ages as he makes his tour of the Shaw Cross district on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays of each week. It is a family business started around 60 years ago by his father, George, when he escaped from the biting depression in the North East. "He came down with his belongings on his horse and cart, started up the business and only when he had established himself did he send for mother and the rest of the family," said Kenneth.

16 delightful photos take you back to Dewsbury in the 1980s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 5th Mar 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 15th Mar 2024, 08:36 BST
This photo gallery starts with somewhat of a tourist attraction.

Old-style tradesman Kenneth Briggs become somewhat of a local celebrity among visitors who would stop and stare in amazement when they saw him carrying on his green grocery business around Dewsbury with the help of his horse-pulled traditional green and gold painted cart. "People from various parts of the world, including Australia, Canada and Iceland have stopped to ask me if I mind posing for their cameras," said Kenneth. "And some of them are good enough to send me copies later." This photo is one of 12 memories showcasing life around Dewsbury in the 1980s with a few memories from neighbouring Batley and Birstall added for good measure. READ MORE: 18 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1980

Enjoy these photo memories from around Dewsbury in the 1980s.

13. Dewsbury in the 1980s

Enjoy these photo memories from around Dewsbury in the 1980s. Photo: YPN

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Renowned Welsh orchestra conductor Owain Arwel Hughes conducts the Halle Orchestra in Dewsbury Town Hall in September 1986.

15. Dewsbury in the 1980s

Renowned Welsh orchestra conductor Owain Arwel Hughes conducts the Halle Orchestra in Dewsbury Town Hall in September 1986. Photo: YPN

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Match action from Dewsbury Moor Athletic's clash against Horbury Town in November 1989. Pictured is Horbury Town goalkeeper Paul Reynolds safely collects the ball from a corner

16. Dewsbury in the 1980s

Match action from Dewsbury Moor Athletic's clash against Horbury Town in November 1989. Pictured is Horbury Town goalkeeper Paul Reynolds safely collects the ball from a corner Photo: YPN

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