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
13. Red Arrow
Red Arrow was Granada's TV rental service. Its main showroom was on Boar Lane in the city centre but it also boasted stores at Armley, Crossgates, Morley and on Kirkstall Road. This ad is from 1964. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Yorkshire Electrical Board
You could save five pounds against the recommended retail price when you bought an Electrolux 310 round at your YEB shop. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Watson Cairns
Yorkshire's big value motorcycle specialists was based on Lower Briggate. This advert dates back to 1965. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Woolworth
Based at 140-142 Briggate, Woolworth's promised customers 'the life you want - at the prices you want'. Credit facilities were available on most purchases over 30 pounds. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Vallances
This Leeds institution on New Market Street was THE place to go to buy records. What albums did you buy from their back in the day? | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Plaza cinema
Do you enjoy a night at the flicks on New Briggate back in the day. In 1972 features included Murder in the Rue Morgue and The Return of Count Yorga. | YPN Photo: YPN