Leeds retro: 17 photos from the 1990s showcase shopping memories in Morley

Morley in the 1990s: Cheapside, Chapel Hill, Morley Market, Morley Bottoms and Coffin Corner in focus

Has Morley changed much during the last thirty years? You decide. These photos showcase life in the town during the 1990s and feature shops on Cheapside and Chapel Hill, as well as street scenes including Queen Street and Commercial Street and well-known landmarks such as Morley Market, Morley Bottoms and Coffin Corner. They are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive, a collection housed on 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: Fabulous colour photos celebrate life in Morley during the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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