Shoppers descended on the city centre - whether for essentials or a final bit of retail therapy - before the shutdown, which is set to last until December 2. All photos by PA photographer Danny Lawson.
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Shoppers queue outside Wilko in Albion Street.
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Shoppers with Zara bags.
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A city centre shop wearer takes precautions with a mask.
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Will shops be back open in December for the Christmas rush?
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A shopper with a bag of Primark gear.
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Shoppers with Zara bags.
2. Leeds before lockdown
A city centre shop wearer takes precautions with a mask.
3. Leeds before lockdown
Will shops be back open in December for the Christmas rush?
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A shopper with a bag of Primark gear.
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There were queues for Wilko in Albion Street.
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Primark was popular with customers on the last day before lockdown.
