The gallery showcases the daily hustle and bustle of life at Kirkgate Market during the 1990s. Butcher's Row, Game Row the fish market, the Market Hall as well as the outside market all fall under the spotlight to provide a fascinating glimpse into the shopping habits of a generation of bargain-hunters. The images are 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: The night Kirkgate Market was devastated by fire LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

19. Kirkgate Market in the 1990s
Shoppers and stalls on Row 2 of Kirkgate Market Hall with John Dion florists on the corner. Pictured in September 1999. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

20. Kirkgate Market in the 1990s
A toy shop in Kirkgate Market Hall from September 1999. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

21. Kirkgate Market in the 1990s
Aisle G inside Kirkgate Market - plant and flower shop to left. Shop to the right selling textiles including towels, bed sheets, pillows and cushions. Pictured in September 1999. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

22. Kirkgate Market in the 1990s
A view down aisle H inside Kirkgate Market. Running down the left is a shoe shop, bag shop, To the right, a shop is selling clothes, then Bernards store is closed, then is the Spice Corner - greengrocers. Pictured in September 1999. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

23. Kirkgate Market in the 1990s
Ramsdens Fish Stall in Kirkgate market indoor market. Arthur Welham Ltd fish stall is also visible. Pictured in September 1999. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

24. Kirkgate Market in the 1990s
This view was taken at the Vicar Lane end of the indoor market in September 1999. It shows Brian's Florist stall and Ryan's Fruit and Vegetable stall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


