13 foods that remind locals of their childhood in Leeds including Leeds Market snacks and burgers from Wimpy

A certain meal or restaurant can evoke memories of days long gone - so we asked our readers what reminds them of their childhood in Leeds.

Whether it's a homecooked Sunday lunch or a Coke float from a now-closed burger chain, our readers left over 100 suggestions on our Facebook when asked what foods reminded them of their childhood in Leeds.

In this gallery, we have collected 13 suggestions - a mix of specific restaurants and certain meals - which brings readers back to their youth.

They include restaurants that have since closed, food stalls at popular markets and some more unique dishes:

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