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Woolworths on Briggate pictured on a wet Wednesday in 1982. | YPN

22 Leeds city centre shops you may remember from the 1980s

These photos are sure to evoke memories from a generation of Leeds city centre shoppers.

They turn back the clock to the 1980s when browsing then buying at a wide-range of range of shops was the norm for bargain-hunters. They are a mix of well known big name retailers and small independent shops many of which have disappeared from the high street. Which do you remember the most? READ MORE: 24 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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