Market Street Arcade

liits · Post by **liits** » Fri 10 Apr, 2009 1:03 am

What happened to the shop with all the model railway stuff in the window? [and what was it called]

munki · Post by **munki** » Thu 02 Sep, 2010 9:54 am

Hector wrote: Whilst the Market Street Arcade is awful, historically Market Street which stood on the site is of immense importance. This is where the Chartist newspaper the Northern Star was published for several years and Frederick Engels visited the office in 1843. There is a campaign to get a blue plaque erected once the arcade is redeveloped. I'm interested in finding out a little bit more about the Northern Star, & Engels' visits here...

Reginal Perrin · Post by **Reginal Perrin** » Thu 02 Sep, 2010 10:34 am

I always liked it. There was an Ethiopian cafe in there and all sorts of interesting little enterprises. Also when I was a kid Truck Stop was a real mecca for me. All the latest skateboard gear to ogle at.

BJF · Post by **BJF** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 12:29 pm

liits wrote: What happened to the shop with all the model railway stuff in the window? [and what was it called] That was in the "Empire Arcade". Now built over by "Harvey Nicks".

Brandy · Post by **Brandy** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 1:08 pm

BJF wrote: liits wrote: What happened to the shop with all the model railway stuff in the window? [and what was it called] That was in the "Empire Arcade". Now built over by "Harvey Nicks". Man id forgotten all about that.Used to stare for hours in that window as a kid

Post by **cnosni** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 7:52 pm

Brandy wrote: BJF wrote: liits wrote: What happened to the shop with all the model railway stuff in the window? [and what was it called] That was in the "Empire Arcade". Now built over by "Harvey Nicks". Man id forgotten all about that.Used to stare for hours in that window as a kid Window licking again then Brandy?

String o' beads · Post by **String o' beads** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 8:56 pm

oops

Arry Awk · Post by **Arry Awk** » Sat 04 Sep, 2010 5:36 pm

Reginal Perrin wrote: I always liked it. There was an Ethiopian cafe in there and all sorts of interesting little enterprises. Also when I was a kid Truck Stop was a real mecca for me. All the latest skateboard gear to ogle at. One of the best Chinese Restaurants in Leeds was 'The Golden Gate',which was right at the far end of theMarket St. Arcade,and up a flight of stairs. Their 'specials' were delicious and good value for a 'Set' meal. Good quick service always. Shame it closedperhaps too many local cats disappearing?On the downside, the gent's toilet was disgusting!

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Sun 05 Sep, 2010 1:13 am

'Arry 'Awk wrote: One of the best Chinese Restaurants in Leeds was 'The Golden Gate',which was right at the far end of theMarket St. Arcade,and up a flight of stairs. Their 'specials' were delicious and good value for a 'Set' meal. Good quick service always. Shame it closedperhaps too many local cats disappearing?On the downside, the gent's toilet was disgusting! You're right 'Arry - I've had many a decent Chinese meal in The Golden Gate - but I'm glad I never studied the Feline Population Figures at the time LOL LOL

patter · Post by **patter** » Mon 21 May, 2012 12:03 pm

The arcade's opened up now, though all shops are empty. Oddly its been renamed to Central Arcade - pretty sure there's already a central arcade in LeedsLooks like its getting a Greggs on the corner of Briggate.