And during the 1960s and 1970s YEP readers were bombarded by a wealth of local advertisers flogging everything from fashions and electricals through to new cars and rail travel. Which of these brands do you remember the most? READ MORE: Schofields Leeds in 12 photos - The department store which stood proud among the city's shopping elite | Wallace Arnold in 16 photos: How the Leeds holiday coach operator made travel dreams come true LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Marshall & Snelgrove
The archetypal department store opened in Leeds in 1870, closing in 1971. Did you ever visit its Bond Street store? | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Schofields
A sheepskin in July? 'Buy now and save 20%' An advert for Schofields in 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Woolworth
Based at 140-142 Briggate, Woolworth's promised customers 'the life you want - at the prices you want'. Credit facilities were available on most purchases £30. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Wigfalls
This electrical retailer boasted three stores - Boar Lane, Vicar Lane and Victoria Road in Guiseley - promising 'real savings in the window, real service inside' | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Gratispool
'Looks and sounds terrific' was the promise from Gratispool who had a store on Lands Lane. Deals included a Polaroid 1000, marketed as the world's simplest camera, at just under 20 pounds. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Inter-city
If you were planning to stay with relatives or friends than Inter-city had just the ticket for you. The Monthiy Return. You could stay for up to a month and you would make a 'worthwhile saving'. | YPN Photo: YPN