These wonderful memories turn back the clock to the 1980s to visit the stores which savvy shoppers visited around the city centre and beyond. Retailers selling everything from electricals and carpets through to bicycles, school wear and musical instruments are featured in this gallery powered by photos from the YEP archive. Familiar high street names such as Littlewoods and Watson Cairns are all in focus as well as lesser known shops run by canny entrepreneurs. Which of these do you remember the most? READ MORE: Leeds in the 1980s – 14 restaurants you may remember from the city's suburbs LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds shops in the 1980s
Savings of between 20 per cent and 33 per cent - that was the money saving opportunity available to shoppers at Discount City, a newcomer to the retail scene in July 1983. The shop on Vicar Lane at the corner of County Arcade in premises formerly occupied by the Cashdisia store. Photo: YPN
8. Leeds shops in the 1980s
Pet City on Kirkgate claimed to be a pet shop with a difference in November 1984. It was modern and clean - like a pet supermarket - and it aimed to cater for every requirement. Photo: YPN
9. Leeds shops in the 1980s
The shop front of Unifloors on Dewsbury Road in Beeston was deceptive in its narrow site. For behind the small frontage lie miles of carpet in every style, colour and texture. Pictured is owner David Hudson in July 1983. Photo: YPN
10. Leeds shops in the 1980s
Clydesdale, Scotland's largest electrical group, opened a new store on The Headrow in November 1983. The retailer stocked a range of electrical goods in size from fridge freezers down to tiny pocket radios. Photo: YPN
11. Leeds shops in the 1980s
The Computer Store boated two floors of tech at its base in the Trinity Street Arcade. Pictured in October 1985. Photo: YPN
12. Leeds shops in the 1980s
Thomsons Music Centre opened on The Headrow in March 1982. Photo: YPN