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
13. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
Bargains galore at Kirkgate Market in December 1987. Do you remember these traders?
14. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
Do you remember Brown's sweets? Robinson's, exotic and continental fruit and vegetables? How about John Dion florists? Pictured here in November 1988.
16. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
John Burton from Bramley paints part of the decorations on the roof of Kirkgate Market in April 1981.
17. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
Do you remember shopping at Murphys, Brians and food specilaists Boocock pictured here in February 1985?
18. Kirkgate Market in the 1980s
February 1985. A view of the open market and rebuilt covered Kirkgate Market that was put up after fire destroyed most of the previous building.