And during the 1960s and 1970s YEP readers were bombarded by a wealth of local advertisers flogging everything from fashions and electricals through to new cars and rail travel. Which of these brands do you remember the most? READ MORE: Schofields Leeds in 12 photos - The department store which stood proud among the city's shopping elite | Wallace Arnold in 16 photos: How the Leeds holiday coach operator made travel dreams come true LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Appleyard
This limited period offer from Appleyard on North Street in Leeds 7 promised the 'highest trade-in ever.. even on your old banger' for its 1976 Mini Vans. Did you own one? | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Cox of Leeds
This Regent Street car dealership was pushing the value of buying a new S plate Chrysler in 1978 at pre-increase prices. All models were available and a choice of colours. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Debenhams
Short sleeve and long sleeve suits in washable easy care polyester were a top fashion trend in 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. D.E.R.
With stores in Leeds city centre, Crossgates, Horsforth, Headingley, Pudsey and Roundhay customers could rent a colour TV set for the kitchen, bedroom, kids' room, living room, and dining room for less than seven pounds a month. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Northern Export Furs
Based on Fish Street Kirkgate, opposite Littlewoods, this advert seems out of step and out of date with popular opinion nowadays. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Wallace Arnold
'Relax and enjoy the journey.' Wallace Arnold boasted branches at Corn Exchange in the city centre, Otley Road in Headingley and Roundhay Road in Harehills. | YPN Photo: YPN