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
19. Leeds city centre shops
The Suede and Sheepskin shop on King Edward Street in May 1976. To the right is Alvin Morris Ltd., decorators' supplies showroom. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds city centre shops
Lands Lane precinct at the corner with Albion Place in April 1979. From the left, on Albion Place, shops include Bailey's, Nicola Anne, Willerby, Royce Manshop Ltd at number 27, Brandon House Ltd jeweller's at 28 and Ivey Travel at number 6 Lands Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds city centre shops
Shops on Lower Briggate in December 1979. On the left is the Golden Lion Hotel by the junction with Swinegate, then No.3 is Class menswear, No.4 Bass and Bligh, camera and binocular repairs, No.5 Contact second hand goods and No.6 Starlight Room amusements. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Leeds city centre shops
Vicar Lane showing March the Tailor, Photomarket, Bargain Records an a vacant building. William Hill, Bookmakers occupies the floor above the latter two properties. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net