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
7. Zodiac Toys
Do you remember Zodiac Toys on Briggate pictured in October 1987? | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Watson Cairns
Inside the much-loved Watson Cairns bike shop on Lower Briggate pictured in July 1980. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Thomsons Music
Thomsons Music on The Headrow hit the right notes with shoppers when it opened in March 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Curtain Style
Do you remember Curtain Style on Vicar Lane? Pictured in November 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Clydesdale
There was a huge stock of electrical goods on offer to the public at Clydesdale when it opened on The Headrow in November 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. The Computer Store
The latest tech was on offer at The Computer Store in the Trinity Street Arcade in the mid-1980s. | YPN Photo: YPN