Enjoy these photos from inside the Leeds Corn Exchange down the years. PIC: Peter ThackerEnjoy these photos from inside the Leeds Corn Exchange down the years. PIC: Peter Thacker
Enjoy these photos from inside the Leeds Corn Exchange down the years. PIC: Peter Thacker

Changing Leeds - Go inside the Corn Exchange during the 1990s and 2000s

It's the city centre landmark which has provided a place to rest and play through the years.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 14th Jan 2020, 06:00 BST

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These photos from the YEP archive showcase how the Leeds Corn Exchange has provided retail therapy for a generations of shoppers as well as a venue to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat and a place to hang out. It has also been the focus of news stories, protest, photo calls and event launches. We hope these rarely-seen images evoke some happy memories. CHANGING LEEDS: 27 photos of City Square through the years | The Dark Arches in 19 photos | 20 photos of Vicar Lane through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

This view shows inside the Corn Exchange in the mid-1990s.

7. September 1995

This view shows inside the Corn Exchange in the mid-1990s. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Were you a regular at the Corn Exchange during the 1990s?

8. July 1996

Were you a regular at the Corn Exchange during the 1990s? Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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We step outside the Corn Exchange as the Pacesetters Waterfront Mural was unveiled, boasting a 'positive image of health'. Pictured is French street artist Julien Bogenschutz

9. June 1996

We step outside the Corn Exchange as the Pacesetters Waterfront Mural was unveiled, boasting a 'positive image of health'. Pictured is French street artist Julien Bogenschutz Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Remember Neighbours star Anne, played by actress Brooke Satchwell? She visited the Corn Exchange to meet Leeds superfan Jason Leigh.

10. January 1998

Remember Neighbours star Anne, played by actress Brooke Satchwell? She visited the Corn Exchange to meet Leeds superfan Jason Leigh. Photo: James Hardisty

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We step outside for this photo on Assembly Street at the rear of the Corn Exchange, which was transformed as Emmerdale filmed some scenes.

11. September 1998

We step outside for this photo on Assembly Street at the rear of the Corn Exchange, which was transformed as Emmerdale filmed some scenes. Photo: Peter Thacker

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Is this the Corn Exchange you remember? Crammed with shops and refreshment bars to suit all tastes.

12. November 1998

Is this the Corn Exchange you remember? Crammed with shops and refreshment bars to suit all tastes. Photo: Peter Thacker

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