Check out these wonderful shopping memories from Crossgates in the 1970s. They bring into focus the shops that were at the heart of the community during he decade. Arndale Shopping Centre is featured as well as shops on Austhorpe Road. The images have been plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post, with some digitised for the first time. READ MORE: 16 captivating photos take you back to Crossgates in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
3. Crossgates in the 1970s
Did you shop here back in the day? Ralph Batty on Austhorpe Road pictured in November 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Crossgates in the 1970s
The easily accessible new home of Lark Speed in February 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Crossgates in the 1970s
Check out time for shoppers at Leonards supermarket in November 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Crossgates in the 1970s
A shopping parade on Austhorpe Road in January 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN