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
19. Leeds city centre shops
Lunn Poly Holiday Shop on Albion Street, then Dollond & Aitchison opticians and Calvert's newsagents and tobacconists. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds city centre shops
Russell and Bromley footwear Nickleby's menswear on Commercial Street in 1991. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds city centre shops
McDonald's fast food restaurant on the Albion Street side of St John's Centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Leeds city centre shops
Albion Street looking south towards Bond Street, with the Bond Street Centre on the right. On the left, Benetton ladieswear is on the ground floor of the former YMCA building. Britannia Building Society is next to this. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. Leeds city centre shops
Hills Furnishings, The Ivy Leaf cafe, Crown Fisheries and Monte Carlo coffee house on Call Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
24. Leeds city centre shops
The entrance to Safeway supermarket on Bond Street. Upper Basinghall Street can be seen on the left. On the right is Ainsley's bakers then the entrance to the car park and public amenities. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net