Marshall & Snelgrove, Woolworth, Schofields, Watson Cairns, Lewis's, C&A, Vallances, Debenhams, Wallace Arnold are all featured in this wonderful gallery of memories from local advertisers who were flogging everything from fashions and electricals through to new cars and rail travel. Which of these brands do you remember the most? READ MORE: 17 extraordinary ways Leeds has changed the world LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
2. Marshall & Snelgrove
The archetypal department store opened in Leeds in 1870, closing in 1971. Did you ever visit its Bond Street store? | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Schofields
A sheepskin in July? 'Buy now and save 20%' An advert for Schofields in 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. 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 £30. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Wigfalls
This electrical retailer boasted three stores - Boar Lane, Vicar Lane and Victoria Road in Guiseley - promising 'real savings in the window, real service inside' | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Gratispool
'Looks and sounds terrific' was the promise from Gratispool who had a store on Lands Lane. Deals included a Polaroid 1000, marketed as the world's simplest camera, at just under 20 pounds. | YPN Photo: YPN