A generation of bargain-hunters trawled around hundreds of shops during a decade which Leeds' reputation as the 'Knightsbridge of the North' when it came to retail cool was boosted thanks to a raft of new openings. Everything from fashion to fast food though to travel, beauty and bling is served up in this wonderful collection. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds city centre shops
Thomas Cook travel agents on Albion Street. Various holidays are advertised in the windows. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre shops
Fads home improvements on Kirkgate then Superdrug, Lunn Poly travel agent and Northern Furs. On the left, past the junction with Fish Street, is the Yorkshire Bank. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre shops
Albion Street and the Butts Court junction. On the left is Supersave then the loading bay and service entrance of Schofields Centre, with the multi-storey car park above. On the right, beyond the junction with Butts Court, are the Bradford and Bingley Building Society and the Trustee Savings Bank. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre shops
Commercial Street shops on the left include Radio Rentals TV hire and K shoe shop, with Boots chemists further along past the junction with Albion Street. On the right are Russell And Bromley footwear and Britannia Building Society. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre shops
Wallace Arnold travel agents on Albion Place. Above this is a dental surgery. On the left is Regam Electric Ltd and on the right Pasta Romagana. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre shops
Express Discounts mail order clearance on Briggate and on the right is Peels Chemist. On the left, formerly YHA sports, is to let. Next to this is the entrance to Thorntons Arcade. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net