These photos turn back the clock to the 1970s when browsing then buying at a wide-range of range of shops was the norm for bargain-hunters. They are a mix of well known big name retailers and small independent shops many of which have disappeared from the high street. Which do you remember the most? READ MORE: Willis Ludlow - Memories of a Leeds city centre retail giant LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Leeds city centre shops
Do you remenber Radio Rentals on Lands Lane? Pictured in February 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN

8. Leeds city centre shops
December 1977 and G. Wood (Tools) Ltd on King Edward Street which was the place to go for griding, saw repairs and much more. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Wigfalls
March 1973 and the new Wigfalls super store had opened on Boar Lane at the junction with New Market Street.

10. Leeds city centre
Time was set to be called on Yates's Wine Lodge on Bond Street in August 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN


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