And they have been always there for us when we needed that pint of milk, a loaf of bread, a packet of sweets, a bottle of wine, or groceries. These photos celebrate the humble corner shop which have been part of the city's fabric for generations. They are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
25. Chapeltown
A corner shop Louis Street, looking eastwards from Nassau Place in June 1960. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
26. Sheepscar
A corner shop at North Street and Stamford Street in March 1956. The shop is covered in posters advertising Kit-E-Kat, Ovaltine, Cookeen, McDougall's Flour etc. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
27. Burley
A corner shop at junction of Park Lane and Burley Street. Shop is covered in posters and advertising hoardings. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
28. Holbeck
Beatrice Butt outside the corner shop she ran with her husband Arthur on Domestic Street in October 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
29. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of popping into your local corner shop down the decades with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net