They turn the spotlight on Albion Street in the 1980s and showcase the array of retailers which enticed bargain-hunters to part with their cash including Chelsea Girl. The city centre thoroughfare was also home to a doyen of Leeds stores. The Co-op’s flagship store boasted three floors of retail delights and enjoyed a £300,000 refurbishment during the decade. READ MORE: Memories of the Co-op on Albion Street LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Albion Street in the 1980s
Chelsea Girl fashion shop pictured in February 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Albion Street in the 1980s
To the right is the junction with Albion Street and the tower block West Riding House, with shops including Dixon's and Curry's at ground level. Pictured in April 1983. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Albion Street in the 1980s
Looking east towards the entrance to Change Alley in April 1983. Hunting Lambert travel agency can be seen on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Albion Street in the 1980s
Albion Street showing the YMCA building, which was opened in 1908. The entrance is round the corner on Albion Place. Shops occupying the ground floor are Raymond Appleson opticians, a vacant shop and Hunting Lambert travel agents. Pictured in June 1984. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Albion Street in the 1980s
The junction of Albion Street and Albion Place, showing the YMCA building in the centre. Shops on the ground floor of the building are Eastwood tobacconists, Bentley films photographic equipment, Raymond Appleson oticians, a vacant shop and Hunting Lambert travel agents. Pictured in June 1984. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Albion Street in the 1980s
Shops on the east side of Albion Street, showing, from right, Britannia Building Society, then the YMCA building with shops including Hunting Lambert travel agents, Raymond Appleson opticians and Bentley films photograhic equipment, then beyond the junction with Albion Place is Dacre Son and Hartley, estate agents. In the background on the left the multi-storey carpark over Schofields. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net