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 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. READ MORE: The story of a Leeds landmark providing a welcome for generations of guests LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Lewis's
Four 'saloon girls' from Lewis's department store have left their American Wild Western 'steam engine' in the 7th Lord Mayor's Parade to present the Lord Mayor, Councillor Eric Atkinson MBE with a one hundred dollar bill | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Lewis's
June 1980 and crowds of people line The Headrow and the corner of Lewis's for the 7th Annual Lord Mayor's Parade. Santa waves to the crowds and man seen centrally with spectacles is Lewis's general manager Steven Arundel. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Lewis's
Santa helps to conduct the jazz band playing in Dortmund Square as part of the store's Golden Anniversary celebrations in 1982. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Lewis's
Santa receives smiles from the crowd as he helps conduct the jazz band during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in September 1982. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Lewis's
Santa talks to the children among the crowd in Dortmund Square who have assembled to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Lewis's in 1982. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Lewis's in Leeds
A sign in green and gold is one of many throughout the store in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Lewis's in September 1982. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net