Enjoyed these memories of when Harvey Nichols arrived in Leeds.Enjoyed these memories of when Harvey Nichols arrived in Leeds.
Enjoyed these memories of when Harvey Nichols arrived in Leeds.

How Harvey Nichols helped Leeds become the 'Knightsbridge of the North'

Its arrival in the city centre led some to label Leeds the 'Knightsbridge of the North'.

When upmarket fashion store Harvey Nichols decided to open its first store outside London few expected it to choose Leeds. But its arrival in the historic Victoria Quarter on Briggate in October 1996 - complete with a top hat donning doorman - proved a game changer for the city. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcasing its first day of business. Were you among the crowds? READ MORE: Go inside the two city shopping arcades that made way for Trinity Leeds

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