Littlewoods department store on Kirkgate. The store was opened in 1952, rebuilt in 1970 and closed in 1997. On the left of the picture is the junction with Central Road, with Dewhurst Butchers on the corner.placeholder image
Littlewoods department store on Kirkgate. The store was opened in 1952, rebuilt in 1970 and closed in 1997. On the left of the picture is the junction with Central Road, with Dewhurst Butchers on the corner. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

23 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1991

These wonderful photos chart a year in the life of Leeds and its residents in the early 1990s.

They turn back the clock to 1991 and are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called the city home back in the day. The gallery brings into focus a range of city centre shops and also features memories from around the suburbs with Kirkstall, Meanwood, Osmondthorpe, Bramham, Methley, Armley and Guiseley all in focus. The images are a mix from the YEP arcive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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