11 photos of huge queues as Primark reopens at Leeds Trinity

The biggest queue in Leeds was for Primark in Leeds Trinity as non-essential retailers across the city reopened today.

Leeds Trinity opened at 9am and the first person in line for Primark was waiting outside at 6.45am. Trinity Leeds centre director David Maddison said Primark, along with the Apple Store, Next and Boots were the busiest shops. All photos: Bruce Rollinson.

Shoppers queue for Leeds Primark.placeholder image
Shoppers queue for Leeds Primark.
Mary Williams said: "It is my favourite shop. It's so cheap and you couldn't shop online during lockdown."placeholder image
Mary Williams said: "It is my favourite shop. It's so cheap and you couldn't shop online during lockdown."
Shopper Amy Williams said: "We were here before it opened and we were right around the corner but it went pretty quick and we were only about an hour."placeholder image
Shopper Amy Williams said: "We were here before it opened and we were right around the corner but it went pretty quick and we were only about an hour."
One-way systems, maximum capacities and two metre spacing are in place at Trinity Leeds.placeholder image
One-way systems, maximum capacities and two metre spacing are in place at Trinity Leeds.
Rachel Barker, 52, said: "I just love Leeds. There's just more choice."placeholder image
Rachel Barker, 52, said: "I just love Leeds. There's just more choice."
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