Leeds Kirkgate Market has welcomed generations of shoppers down the decades. It became the largest indoor market in Europe when it opened in 1857 and through the years has had a tough life with scars to prove it. These photos turn back the focus on life in the market during the 1980s, a time when it was on the rise after a devastating fire in December 1975. Do you remember these stalls and traders? CHANGING LEEDS: The night Kirkgate Market was devastated by fire | 20 photos of Vicar Lane through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
2. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
June 1981 and fresh sprouts were 40p per kilo on this stall while seedless clementines were six for 40p.
3. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
May 1981 and seven miles of scaffolding were hanging from the ceiling as the market underwent a facelift.
4. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
Graham Mills works from removing the grime from the metalwork in the ceiling in April 1981.
5. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
Workmen put the finishing touches to some of the new stalls in the new look market in November 1981.
6. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
A view of the new look Kirkgate Market in November 1981. Did you ever visit the Georgian Cafe?