The city's arcades have been part of people's lives for generations and mean different things to different people thanks to the shops, cafes and clocks of interest. Those of significance are all found at the northern end of Briggate and were built as an antidote to narrow ginnels and scruffy courtyards. READ MORE: Go down these hidden and historic city centre alleys and yards MORE CHANGING LEEDS: Briggate | The Headrow | Boar Lane | LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. County Arcade
Do you remember the fire which burned out the arcade's roof in May 1974? | jpimedia
15. County Arcade
The newly restored arcade in 1990. Were you shopping here back then? | jpimedia
16. Grand Arcade
Built in 1897 it originally consisted of two parallel arcades running between Vicar Lane and New Briggate, with a cross passage onto Merrion Street. | jpimedia
17. Grand Arcade
This is a view inside the Arcade in February 1985. Do these shops look familiar? | jpimedia
18. Grand Arcade
It's clock is by William Potts and Son and boasts a British Empire theme of characters which move around while two knights strike bells according to the hours. | jpimedia Photo: Steve Riding