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

13. Boar Lane down the decades
Boar Lane looking towards Briggate in January 1974. | jpimedia

14. Boar Lane down the decades
Do you remember these shops on Boar Lane? This photo is from June 1972. | jpimedia

15. Boar Lane down the decades
March 1976 and this is the NatWest bank and Trevelyan Chambers. | jpimedia

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Boar Lane from the Griffin Hotel looking towards the Corn Exchange in August 1962. | jpimedia

17. Boar Lane down the decades
Alexandre on Boar Lane in April 1967. Did you shop here back in the day? | jpimedia


