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
7. Inter-city
If you were planning to stay with relatives or friends than Inter-city had just the ticket for you. The Monthiy Return. You could stay for up to a month and you would make a 'worthwhile saving'. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Appleyard
This limited period offer from Appleyard on North Street in Leeds 7 promised the 'highest trade-in ever.. even on your old banger' for its 1976 Mini Vans. Did you own one? | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Cox of Leeds
This Regent Street car dealership was pushing the value of buying a new S plate Chrysler in 1978 at pre-increase prices. All models were available and a choice of colours. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Debenhams
Short sleeve and long sleeve suits in washable easy care polyester were a top fashion trend in 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. D.E.R.
With stores in Leeds city centre, Crossgates, Horsforth, Headingley, Pudsey and Roundhay customers could rent a colour TV set for the kitchen, bedroom, kids' room, living room, and dining room for less than seven pounds a month. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Northern Export Furs
Based on Fish Street Kirkgate, opposite Littlewoods, this advert seems out of step and out of date with popular opinion nowadays. | YPN Photo: YPN