The Leeds German Christmas Market.The Leeds German Christmas Market.
The Leeds German Christmas Market.

11 wonderful photos of the Leeds German Christmas Market from years gone by

The Leeds German Christmas Market is always a highlight of the festive season.
By Joe Cooper
Published 6th Dec 2020, 20:11 GMT
Updated 6th Dec 2020, 20:14 GMT

Sadly, Covid-19 means Millennium Square is more or less deserted. If you're feeling nostalgic for beer, merriment and German sausage, then feast your eyes on these fabulous photos from years gone by. Let's hope we can welcome back the market for Christmas 2021!

The sun goes down on the German Christmas Market in 2016.

1. German Market memories

The sun goes down on the German Christmas Market in 2016.

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The Leeds Christkindelmarkt is one of the largest and longest-running Christmas markets in the UK.

2. German Market memories

The Leeds Christkindelmarkt is one of the largest and longest-running Christmas markets in the UK.

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Beer, sausages and mulled wine were the staples of the market.

3. German Market memories

Beer, sausages and mulled wine were the staples of the market.

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The 2020 market was cancelled in September due to Covid-19.

4. German Market memories

The 2020 market was cancelled in September due to Covid-19.

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The organisers decided social distancing rules and hygiene measures could not be implemented while maintaining the "warm and cosy" atmosphere of the market.

5. German Market memories

The organisers decided social distancing rules and hygiene measures could not be implemented while maintaining the "warm and cosy" atmosphere of the market.

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They voiced concerns that visitors might not adhere to social distancing rules and "behave in ways they have been used to" during past events.

6. German Market memories

They voiced concerns that visitors might not adhere to social distancing rules and "behave in ways they have been used to" during past events.

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