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
25. Leeds city centre shops
Scholl footwear on Albion Street is pictured on the left. Vidal Sassoon hairdressers in the centre and Jaeger ladieswear on the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
26. Leeds city centre shops
This photo looks from King Edward Street towards Albion Place with Briggate running along the centre in February 1991. On the left is Saxone footwear and Brook Street Bureau employment agency. On the right is the Body Shop cosmetics. West Riding House can be seen in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
27. Leeds city centre shops
The Argos catalogue showroom on Albion Street. Spring Money Savers are advertised. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
28. Leeds city centre shops
Lloyds Supersave drugstore on Albion Street s and the Scarborough Building Society. On the left is the entrance to the Schofields Centre car park. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Share you memories of shopping in Leeds city centre during 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