Leeds reopens: 15 photos as city centre comes alive once again as crowds flock to shops, bars and restaurants

By Rebecca Marano

Published 19th Apr 2021, 07:18 BST

Updated 19th Apr 2021, 07:20 BST

This weekend was the first weekend that non-essential shops and outdoor hospitality venues were allowed to reopen.

Thousands headed into Leeds city centre to get some shopping done and to have a drink or meal in beer gardens, outdoor terraces and roof terraces.

People also stopped what they were doing to pay tribute to Prince Philip, as a minute's silence was held across the country for his funeral.

Take a look at what Leeds city centre was like this weekend:

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Shoppers queue to get into Victoria Leeds Photo: Gary Longbottom

Zaap Thai has teamed up with other bars on Merrion Street to create a huge outdoor area. Photo: Gary Longbottom

The view on Briggate s the market reopened on Sunday. Photo: Gary Longbottom

Queues to get into Debenhams for the closing down sale.

People grabbing a bite to eat with their family at Pasta Romagna in Albion Place. Photo: Gary Longbottom

Leeds Council placed signs around the city centre to remind people of social distancing rules. Photo: Gary Longbottom