Market St Arcade - Page 6

scs2mwp · October 24th, 2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashmataz

Yes, sorry about that!

Sorry I didn't realise that was Central Road!

Shiny_Dave · January 25th, 2012, 12:17 AM

Had a sneaky peak from Central Road today. Lots of workmen on site fitting the shop fronts and interiors. Not long now?!?!?

Leeds No.1 · January 25th, 2012, 03:05 AM

Seems to be relatively complete on the Briggate frontage too. Open around Easter?

aviator · January 25th, 2012, 11:37 AM

I've got my fingers crossed that we might see some independents opening up here, the kind that disappeared with the demise of the Waterloo Gallery and Granary Wharf.

Leeds No.1 · March 16th, 2012, 01:27 AM

A green neon strip has been installed vertically above the back entrance of the arcade. Also got a sneak inside where people were working, and seemed to be coming on relatively well... or at least as well as a project that was first advertised as completing Spring 2011 could expected to be.

lazygamer · March 16th, 2012, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leeds No.1

A green neon strip has been installed vertically above the back entrance of the arcade.

There's a similar strip on the Briggate side too.

Leeds No.1 · March 16th, 2012, 02:09 AM

Not particularly keen on it... Just looks a bit random and tacky.

di Livio · March 21st, 2012, 10:27 AM

'Central Arcade' lettering has gone up above the Briggate entrance. It's still depressing to turn from Boar Lane onto Briggate to see this dated range of buildings though, especially when Duncan Street is so ornate.

10123 · April 26th, 2012, 06:02 PM

The interior is complete.

Walked past it earlier today and the bordering on Briggate advertising the arcade has been taken down to reveal floor to ceiling glass units running through the arcade. The entrance has the same theme with high quality lighting making the development an excellent edition to Leeds retail.

Unfortunately the architecture above the entrance remains sub-par and doesn't at all reflect the quality inside the arcade.

There were builders on site however I'd expect it to be opened within the coming days -unless there are shutters where the entrance is- as the barrier is a temporary feature that you usually associate with roadworks.

Val Verde · April 26th, 2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10123

The interior is complete.

Walked past it earlier today and the bordering on Briggate advertising the arcade has been taken down to reveal floor to ceiling glass units running through the arcade. The entrance has the same theme with high quality lighting making the development an excellent edition to Leeds retail.

Unfortunately the architecture above the entrance remains sub-par and doesn't at all reflect the quality inside the arcade.

There were builders on site however I'd expect it to be opened within the coming days -unless there are shutters where the entrance is- as the barrier is a temporary feature that you usually associate with roadworks.

Good news to see the revamp of the Market Street Arcade almost complete. Have any retailers other than Greggs taken space at the revamped Market Street Arcade?

mike okane · April 26th, 2012, 06:48 PM

Saw this today,a vast improvement.Liked the lettering of the arcade sign.Kind of 1930's art deco? font.

Leeds No.1 · April 26th, 2012, 06:52 PM

It will be useful to have this open again as a little cut through, particularly from next year with the reinstatement of the axis through Trinity.

I wouldn't worry too much if no-one else has signed up yet. It should have relatively decent footfall, and the size of the units will allow independents to have a good position off Briggate.

10123 · April 26th, 2012, 07:33 PM

A quick Google shows Greggs are recruiting at the 'Leeds Briggate' branch which suggests an opening likely some-time in May. Perhaps one of the Cafe format stores like the one in the bus station.

di Livio · April 26th, 2012, 08:22 PM

It looks great inside, really bright and inviting, but the exterior is pants.

Skychaser 2005 · April 26th, 2012, 08:22 PM

Anyone pics please?

Leeds No.1 · April 27th, 2012, 02:09 AM

Maybe they can stick some advertising screen on or something if it's that bad.

I saw the interior through some hoardings a week ago or so and it looked good though.

And just to remind us...

fozzy · April 27th, 2012, 10:52 AM

I remember it looking that terrible!!! i am surprised anyone ever went in the four cousins cafe. I am glad something has been done "been a long time coming" it was an eyesore for many years and dark and depressing.

STOPGO · April 27th, 2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fozzy

I remember it looking that terrible!!! i am surprised anyone ever went in the four cousins cafe. I am glad something has been done "been a long time coming" it was an eyesore for many years and dark and depressing.

Maybe somebody can dig out a photo prior to it being an arcade.

lazygamer · April 27th, 2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STOPGO

Maybe somebody can dig out a photo prior to it being an arcade.

Picture here from 1938 (it was an Arcade from 1930 onwards by the looks of things):
http://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?r...2&DISPLAY=FULL

STOPGO · April 27th, 2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazygamer

Picture here from 1938 (it was an Arcade from 1930 onwards by the looks of things):
http://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?r...2&DISPLAY=FULL

Thanks LG, I had it in my head that there was a photo of it as an open street kicking about the internet. The 30s version looks like it might have been considerably better than what it ended up before the new revamp [ if that last sentence makes any sense ]

January 25th, 2012, 03:05 AM	#103
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,313 Likes (Received): 103	Seems to be relatively complete on the Briggate frontage too. Open around Easter? __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

March 16th, 2012, 01:27 AM	#105
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,313 Likes (Received): 103	A green neon strip has been installed vertically above the back entrance of the arcade. Also got a sneak inside where people were working, and seemed to be coming on relatively well... or at least as well as a project that was first advertised as completing Spring 2011 could expected to be. __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

March 16th, 2012, 02:09 AM	#107
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,313 Likes (Received): 103	Not particularly keen on it... Just looks a bit random and tacky. __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

April 26th, 2012, 06:52 PM	#112
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,313 Likes (Received): 103	It will be useful to have this open again as a little cut through, particularly from next year with the reinstatement of the axis through Trinity. I wouldn't worry too much if no-one else has signed up yet. It should have relatively decent footfall, and the size of the units will allow independents to have a good position off Briggate. __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

April 27th, 2012, 02:09 AM	#116
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,313 Likes (Received): 103	Maybe they can stick some advertising screen on or something if it's that bad. I saw the interior through some hoardings a week ago or so and it looked good though. And just to remind us... __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

January 25th, 2012, 12:17 AM	#102
Shiny_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 899 Likes (Received): 7	Had a sneaky peak from Central Road today. Lots of workmen on site fitting the shop fronts and interiors. Not long now?!?!?

January 25th, 2012, 11:37 AM	#104
aviator Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 3,039 Likes (Received): 41	I've got my fingers crossed that we might see some independents opening up here, the kind that disappeared with the demise of the Waterloo Gallery and Granary Wharf.

March 21st, 2012, 10:27 AM	#108
di Livio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Trinity Leeds Posts: 7,573 Likes (Received): 54	'Central Arcade' lettering has gone up above the Briggate entrance. It's still depressing to turn from Boar Lane onto Briggate to see this dated range of buildings though, especially when Duncan Street is so ornate.

April 26th, 2012, 06:02 PM	#109
10123 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,841 Likes (Received): 46	The interior is complete. Walked past it earlier today and the bordering on Briggate advertising the arcade has been taken down to reveal floor to ceiling glass units running through the arcade. The entrance has the same theme with high quality lighting making the development an excellent edition to Leeds retail. Unfortunately the architecture above the entrance remains sub-par and doesn't at all reflect the quality inside the arcade. There were builders on site however I'd expect it to be opened within the coming days -unless there are shutters where the entrance is- as the barrier is a temporary feature that you usually associate with roadworks.

April 26th, 2012, 06:48 PM	#111
mike okane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: leeds Posts: 863 Likes (Received): 66	Saw this today,a vast improvement.Liked the lettering of the arcade sign.Kind of 1930's art deco? font.

April 26th, 2012, 07:33 PM	#113
10123 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,841 Likes (Received): 46	A quick Google shows Greggs are recruiting at the 'Leeds Briggate' branch which suggests an opening likely some-time in May. Perhaps one of the Cafe format stores like the one in the bus station.

April 26th, 2012, 08:22 PM	#114
di Livio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Trinity Leeds Posts: 7,573 Likes (Received): 54	It looks great inside, really bright and inviting, but the exterior is pants.

April 26th, 2012, 08:22 PM	#115
Skychaser 2005 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,456 Likes (Received): 21	Anyone pics please?

April 27th, 2012, 10:52 AM	#117
fozzy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: leeds Posts: 979 Likes (Received): 11	I remember it looking that terrible!!! i am surprised anyone ever went in the four cousins cafe. I am glad something has been done "been a long time coming" it was an eyesore for many years and dark and depressing.

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