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
7. Harvey Nichols in Leeds
Shopper make their way around the store Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Seven-year-old Emma Horton enjoys the sun glasses section on the opening day. Photo: James Hardisty
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Lucy Sales from Wakefield tries a £500 Ozbek coat on for size. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Comedian Greg Proops in the restaurant. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Mum Anne Richmond with daughter also Anne try out the hats stall. Photo: Ross Parry
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Peter Brown had to stir his hot chocolate - priced at £1.90 - with a knife.