YEP reader Christine Horton said: "Go into Debenhams shopping. Miss it so much." The Debenhams stores in Leeds shut their doors for the final time in the company's 243-year history in 2021. placeholder image
YEP reader Christine Horton said: "Go into Debenhams shopping. Miss it so much." The Debenhams stores in Leeds shut their doors for the final time in the company's 243-year history in 2021. | James Hardisty/National World

13 things locals can no longer do in Leeds but still wish they could - including shopping at Debenhams

Geha Pandey
By Geha Pandey

Community Reporter

Published 8th Aug 2024, 16:30 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2024, 04:45 BST

The Leeds landscape is ever-changing.

There are many loved lost pubs, bars and shopping venues that are no longer here and we long to be in them one last time.

Here are YEP reader’s top suggestion for things you can’t do in Leeds anymore - but desperately wish you could.

Before you go, why not sign up to our free daily newsletter to get all of the latest Leeds news sent directly to your inbox.

YEP reader Janice Parker said: "Go shopping in C&A with my lovely mum." Affectionately as 'Coats and Ats' to shoppers, this was on Boar Lane.

13. C&A

YEP reader Janice Parker said: "Go shopping in C&A with my lovely mum." Affectionately as 'Coats and Ats' to shoppers, this was on Boar Lane. | YPN

Photo Sales
Previous
3 / 3
Next Page
Related topics:READERLeedsShoppingPubs
Celebrating 135 years of telling Leeds' stories
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice