These nostalgic establishments hold a special place in the hearts of many residents. And despite more and more businesses choosing to set up shop in Leeds, many would love to resurrect some of the city’s old treasures.
It is no wonder that when the Yorkshire Evening Post asked readers which shop or business they would bring back from yesteryear, we were inundated with suggestions.
From high street fashion retailers to family favourite restaurants, we’ve curated a list of 19 iconic businesses that left a mark on the city’s heart.
19. Willis Ludlow
Willis Ludlow, in Vicar Lane, will be remembered by a generations of city centre shoppers. The store was popular with bargain-hunters for furniture and soft furnishings. Photo: YPN Peter Thacker
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