Schofields was among an elite number of city centre shops back in the day for shoppers looking to indulge in a dose of retail therapy. It opened at Victoria Arcade in 1901 in a single shop unit as a "fancy drapers and milliners" with a staff of two before expanding... The Headrow store was rebuilt in 1952. We hope these photos from the YEP archive spark some happy memories. READ MORE: Wallace Arnold in 16 photos: How the Leeds holiday coach operator made travel dreams come true



. 1910
Schofields window displays of lace collars and blouses. | jpimedia Photo: Peter Tuffrey

. October 1970
Peter D. Schofield, the chairman of Schofields, in the Leeds store. | jpimedia



2. 1910
Schofields window displays of lace collars and blouses. | jpimedia Photo: Peter Tuffrey

3. October 1970
Peter D. Schofield, the chairman of Schofields, in the Leeds store. | jpimedia


