The city's arcades have been part of people's lives for generations and mean different things to different people thanks to the shops, cafes and clocks of interest. Those of significance are all found at the northern end of Briggate and were built as an antidote to narrow ginnels and scruffy courtyards. READ MORE: Go down these hidden and historic city centre alleys and yards MORE CHANGING LEEDS: Briggate | The Headrow | Boar Lane | LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Thornton's Arcade
For around a century the famous clock figures were cleaned and maintained by members of Charlie Farrar's family. Pictured here in July 1876 he was eventually appointed caretaker. | jpimedia
8. Thornton's Arcade
Above eye level at the Briggate end is the relief of a women's head. Have you spotted her before? | jpimedia
9. Thornton's Arcade
Its story is that about the time of the arcade was opened a Gainsborough portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire was stolen. Charles Thornton commissioned the head in likeness and had it placed in the arcade. | jpimedia
10. County Arcade
Completed in 1898 and the sign on the previous building was replaced in 1900 with this metalwork helping to convince shoppers here was an arcade of character. | jpimedia Photo: Claire Lim
11. County Arcade
It back a magnet for WW2 servicemen and women following the opening of the Mecca Locarno dance hall. | other
