YEP reader Lynn Atkinson named Woolworths as one business that has closed they would like to bring back. It is pictured here at the White Rose Centre pictured in October 1998.placeholder image
YEP reader Lynn Atkinson named Woolworths as one business that has closed they would like to bring back. It is pictured here at the White Rose Centre pictured in October 1998. | Mike Cowling

9 treasured businesses Leeds has lost that locals would love to bring back including C&A and Debenhams

Leeds has been home to many institutions.

While new ones have come to take their place and we love them too, there are many we long to bring back.

Here are our reader’s top choice.

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