These wonderful photos plucked from the YEP archive showcase the range of shops and department stores in Leeds city centre in the 1980s which offered something to cater for all styles and budgets. Memories of established retail giants fall under the spotlight such as Littlwoods, Debenhams, Schofields, Woolworths, Waring & Gillow, Wigfalls and Lewis’s - as well as other much-loved retail gems such Rawcliffes, Watson Cairns, Thurstons, Pet City, Discount City, Zodiac Toys, Thomsons Music, Curtain Style and Year Dot. Which do you remember the most? READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Woolworths
Woolworths on Briggate pictured on a wet Wednesday in 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Littlewoods
A new-look Littlewoods awaited customers in October 1984 when the Briggate store reopened after a £1.5 million complete refurbishment. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Pet City
Do you remember Pet City on Kirkgate? It claimed to be the newest, brightest and best pet shop in the city when it opened in November 1984. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Discount City
July 1983 and Discount City on Vicar Lane was claiming to offer shoppers savings of between 20 per cent and 33 per cent on household textiles and bedding, underwear and hosiery, casual clothing and luggage as well as fashion bags and shopping bags. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Pennywise
Pennywise on Vicar Lane - pictured in October 1985 - was popular with bargain-hunters. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Reeds Continental Chocolates
Reeds Continental Chocolates on Albion Street was the place to go for chocoholics looking for something different. This photo dates back to December 1987. | YPN Photo: YPN