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
13. Leeds city centre shops
A vast range of coats, dresses and shoes on offer at Debenhams in July 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Leeds city centre shops
A welcome sight during a shopping expedition was the Kwix Snax Bar where shoppers could stop for a bite. Pictured in November 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Leeds city centre shops
Looking up from King Edward Street to Briggate and the junction with Albion Place. Dolcis shoe shop is on the corner of Briggate and Albion PLace and above, at number 17 Albion Place, is Brook Street Bureau, office staff agency. Pictured in April 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre shops
Briggate showing the junction with Commercial Street in June 1975. In the centre is Manfield footwear, No.52-53 Briggate; to the left of this is Amber ladieswear, No.51, Trueform footwear No.50, and Marks and Spencer, No.45-49. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre shops
The west side of Call Lane in December 1979. From left Alpha Display Equipment, Joe Coral bookmakers, Call Lane Amusement Centre and the Star and Garter public house. Beyond the junction with Duncan Street is Dimensions Hairdressing Salon and Tuition Centre at No.26 New Market Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre shops
Looking from Harewood Street at the junction with Sidney Street in December 1979. Harewood Fashions is on the left, with Mannequins in the shop window. Across the road on the right is Clover department store. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net