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
25. Thumpers
Thumpers in the Market Street Arcade offered shoppers a range of gifts ranging from paintings and jewellery to paperweights and cuddly toys. | YPN Photo: YPN
27. Kitchens
Music specialists R. S Kitchen boasted more than 100 years of experience. Pictured in July 1983 is the modernised and extended premises of their Queen Victoria Street store, | YPN Photo: YPN
28. Crockatt cleaning
Crockatt cleaning on Bond Street offered dry cleaning and shoe repairs. Pictured in October 1987. | YPN Photo: YPN
29. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of shopping in Leeds city centre during the 1980s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN
