It's the city centre landmark which has provided a place to rest and play through the years. These photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive showcase how the Leeds Corn Exchange has provided retail therapy for a generations of shoppers as well as a venue to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat and a place to hang out. It has also been the focus of news stories, protest, photo calls and event launches. We hope these rarely-seen images evoke some happy memories. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
25. 2000s
Your YEP caught up with youngsters who hanged around the Corn Exhange on a Saturday. Pictured in March 2007 are goths Ana Mattacks and Joseph Richardson. The pair were engaged at the time. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
26. March 2007
This photo shows goth Jimmy Holburt who was 17 at the timwe and from Armley. Were you part of the Corn Exchange crowd? | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty
27. 2000s
This photo from March 2007 is of Emo Kid Richard Schofield who was 19 at the time and from Harehills. | YPN Photo: YPN
28. 2000s
Another photo from the YEP's focus on youth fashion in March 2007,. Pictured is Scene Kid Charlotte 'Chazzeh' Shakespeare who was 16 at the time and from Rawdon. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
29. 2000s
This mass of scaffolding in August 2007 was being used during renovation from top to bottom with new glazing replacing the perspex. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
30. 2000s
This is Lucy Short and Amy Scott who ran Blonde and Wise in the Corn Exchange. The pair were told they were no longer allowed to run their stall due to council plans to turn it into a food hall. Pictured in November 2007. | Matthew Page Photo: Matthew Page