Boar Lane was home to The Grand Pygmalion, which opened in 1888, selling old clothes, gloves, umbrellas, haberdashery, china, vases, upholstery, and furniture. These photos celebrate its impact at the heart of city centre life for more than 100 years. READ MORE: Briggate down the decades - The Leeds street we all know and love | Schofields Leeds in 12 photos - The department store which stood proud among the city's shopping elite LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. Boar Lane down the decades
Boar Lane with its junction with Bishopgate in February 1967. | jpimedia

8. Boar Lane down the decades
Is this the Boar Lane you remember? Pictured in September 1974. | jpimedia


10. Boar Lane down the decades
A smog filled night on Boar Lane as a Roundhay tram makes slow progress. | jpimedia

11. Boar Lane down the decades
A construction site on Boar Lane in January 1975. Does anyone know what was being built? | jpimedia


