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
31. Kirkgate Market in the 1990s
A busy pet market in the indoor section of Kirkgate Market. Pictured in September 1999. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
32. Kirkgate Market in the 1990s
Discount shop Present Times in September 1999. To the left, a stall worker carries a box to the display at the front of the shop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
33. Kirkgate Market in the 1990s
The entrance to the indoor market on Vicar Lane in September 1999. A Pelican crossing, pedestrians and street signs can be seen. A newsagent and computer game shop are to the right. A newspaper seller is partially visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Share your memories of Kirkgate Market in the 1990s with Andrew Hutchinson via email; at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net