First held in 2017, the free markets organised by Leeds Festival of Gothica and Advintageous Vintage Fairs have become a fixture in the Leeds Alternative calendar. They see more than 80 specialist vendors taking over the event space and graffiti hall at Kirkgate Market.
Visitors on Saturday got the chance to take pictures of the Alternative Heritage of Leeds Mural, which was created by artist Johnny Cosmic and steered by Leeds Festival of Gothica. The mural celebrates the rich alternative scene of Leeds pre-2000 and links with the Leeds Libraries Alternative Heritage of Leeds image archive.
Leeds Libraries and the Sophie Lancaster Foundation were also in residence at the market, which was the first of three planned this year. The Alternative Market returns on Saturday July 1 and Saturday October 21, 10am-4.30pm.
Here are 12 of our favourite pictures from the latest event to give you a taste of what to expect.
1. Leeds Alternative Market
Rosie Lowery, of Beeston, with tattoo prints from Haunted in London. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Leeds Alternative Market
Oscar Smee, Q Ford and Hannah Goodall in front of the Alternative Heritage of Leeds mural. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Leeds Alternative Market
The market features more than 80 specialist vendors, selling everything from fashion to antiquities. Photo: Steve Riding
4. Leeds Alternative Market
Albert Gribbon, of Gipton, with his variation of The Three Monkeys. Photo: Steve Riding
6. Leeds Alternative Market
Prudence, of Blind Faith, with customer Hannah Macrae. Photo: Steve Riding