These wonderful memories turn back the clock to the 1980s to visit the stores which savvy shoppers visited around the city centre and beyond. Retailers selling everything from electricals and carpets through to bicycles, school wear and musical instruments are featured in this gallery powered by photos from the YEP archive. Familiar high street names such as Littlewoods and Watson Cairns are all in focus as well as lesser known shops run by canny entrepreneurs. Which of these do you remember the most? READ MORE: Leeds in the 1980s – 14 restaurants you may remember from the city's suburbs LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Leeds shops in the 1980s
A new Thurston Bakery opened on Harrogate Road in November 1982. Lets all agree that the baker sold THE best vanilla slices. Photo: YPN
20. Leeds shops in the 1980s
With more than 5,000 separate items in stock, Carstuff on Boar Lane, was a must for motorists looking for car accessories and spares in July 1983. Photo: YPN
21. Leeds shops in the 1980s
In focus. Cameo Cameras in the Merrion Centre pictured in April 1989. Photo: YPN
22. Leeds shops in the 1980s
Do you remember Classic Interiors showroom on The Headrow? Pictured in May 1984. Photo: YPN
23. Leeds shops in the 1980s
Kitchens extended and modernised their Queen Victoria Street base to house all except their piano and organ range under one roof. Pictured in June 1983. Photo: YPN
