Lewis's was the place to go for generations of aspirational shoppers and bargain-hunters all keen for their fix of retail therapy. It opened on the newly-widened Headrow in September 1932 and served the city for more than 60 years before becoming an Allders in the mid-1990s. This collection of photos focus on Lewis's in the 1970s and 1980s and include the legendary Christmas decorations and displays. The images are are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. We hope they evoke happy memories. READ MORE: Schofields Leeds in 12 photos - The department store which stood proud among the city's shopping elite | Changing Leeds - Walk down The Headrow through the decades LOVE LEEDS? LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook
13. Lewis's
A window display in Lewis's marking 50 years of trading in September 1982. Arched cane display units show off dinnerware and glassware, and there are presentation canteens of cutlery. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Lewis's
The ground floor at the time of the store's Golden Jubilee in September 1982 featuring the newly-modernised food hall where you could buy freshly cut cheeses and loose biscuits sold by weight. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Lewis's
A Christmas display in the window. It depicts the genie emerging from Aladdins lamp. There is a storybook with red and gold lettering in the foreground made to look as if it has been left open at the appropriate page. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Lewis's in Leeds
One of the beautiful Christmas displays in the windows of Lewis's department store on The Headrow. It depicts a scene from the Pied Piper of Hamlyn. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Lewis's
A window display from 1977. The display manager at this time, Alan Banks chose a theme 'The Best of British' in celebration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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