They rewind to the 1990s to showcase the shops you (probably) visited on Briggate during an era when bargain hunters would spend the day (most likely Saturday) browsing and trying stuff on in retailers changing rooms rather than clicking to buy from a phone screen. They feature a range of shops and much more which will be familiar to shoppers who called the city centre a second home on a weekend back in the day. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks.

13. Briggate in the 1990s
Briggate looking towards The Headrow and the junction with New Briggate in October 1999. Left of centre is the 1932 Lewis's building which became Allders in 1996. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

14. Briggate in the 1990s
Electrical Retailers Dixons in October 1999. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

15. Briggate in the 1990s
The Body Shop at the junction with Albion Place in October 1999. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

16. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your shopping memories on Briggate during the 1990s with Andrew Hutchinson via email: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


