The closure of Allders on The Headrow witnessed the break-up of the renowned building first opened by Lewis’s in 1932. It enjoyed a nine year stint serving a generation of shoppers keen for their retail fix. Did you go to the big closing down sale in May 2005? Even the store's fixtures and fittings were up for grabs. These images, published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, are sure to bring back memories. READ MORE: 18 memories of Leeds department store Lewis's | Schofields Leeds in 12 photos | Go inside the Co-op's flagship Leeds Albion Street store during the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Inside Allers
Thousands of people flocked to bag a bargain at a big closing down sale at Allders, which included filling a carrier with all the underwear you could stuff in for a fiver. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Inside Allders
This area had been the Home Furnishings Department. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Inside Allders
All the stock has now gone from what had been the Menswear Department, but some fixtures and fittings remain
4. Inside Allders
The first floor, which housed the Menswear Department. A notice says 'All Store Fixtures & Equipment For sale Here in Store' Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Inside Allders
The first floor, which housed the menswear department. Various items are piled up in the foreground. Notices say 'All Store Fixtures & Equipment for Sale Here in store'. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
