The Bond Street Centre opened in the summer of 1977 and boasted 30 shops including big names brands such as BHS and Mothercare. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, turn back the clock to a time when shopping was a pursuit enjoyed exclusively on foot rather than online. It was refurbished in 1996 and changed its name to Leeds Shopping Plaza. 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
14. Bond Street Centre
BHS was a popular draw for shoppers, especially those looking for a bargain in January 1995. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Bond Street Shopping Centre
A slightly surreal scene from January 1995 with Mothercare and BHS surrounded by an igloo featuring a seal, polar bear and penguins. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Bond Street Centre
Did you ever sit down and have your lunch in the middle of the mall? Or use it to take a breather and people watch? | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Bond Street Centre
Remember this walkway in to the Centre with Athena on the left and Foothold on the left back in the day? | YPN Photo: YPN