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Leeds No.1 · November 26th, 2006, 12:47 PM

It doesn't look as bad as the reality in those pictures :S

di Livio · November 26th, 2006, 12:52 PM

Another of old Trinity Street

At the bottom left of the Burton building is what appears to be the old Burton Arcade. Never seen the interior of this one, maybe Fred2 remembers it. I always think it's a shame they demolished this building. That section of Briggate is too mediocre and low rise for my liking.

Leeds No.1 · November 26th, 2006, 01:04 PM

I agree; it is a shame, and yes I think it is too low rise. The flagship stores down this end need to put some effort into improve the area. Topshop is a major store; needs a facelift; House of Fraser, again a major store needs a facelift. Once you get past Free Spirit the quality seems to decrease I think.

Fred2 · November 26th, 2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by di Livio

At the bottom left of the Burton building is what appears to be the old Burton Arcade. Never seen the interior of this one, maybe Fred2 remembers it. I always think it's a shame they demolished this building.

Yes I do remember it. It was renovated about 15-20 years ago and, if not for the fact that there are now a number of empty shops in it,would not be too bad at all - especially when you look at Market Street Arcade on the other side of Briggate. That is an abomination.

di Livio · November 27th, 2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred2

especially when you look at Market Street Arcade on the other side of Briggate. That is an abomination.

Ahmedd posted news of a planning application for the redevelopment of market street arcade some time ago, but it seems to have sunk without trace.

LeedsLad · November 27th, 2006, 09:32 PM

Done right, I think that arcade (Market) could be a bit of a goldmine... Maybe themed like a new home for Chinatown or Independents only or crafts only or fairtrade only etc etc

Fred2 · November 27th, 2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LeedsLad

Done right, I think that arcade (Market) could be a bit of a goldmine... Maybe themed like a new home for Chinatown or Independents only or crafts only or fairtrade only etc etc

Any sort of renovation would be welcome. I just cannot understand how it has been allowed to fester in such a prime position. Doesn't do much for the retailing reputation of Leeds.

Leeds No.1 · November 27th, 2006, 11:17 PM

I've never quite understood why it can't be redeveloped in the same way as Harvey Nichols was. It would be a major catalyst; bring the area up a bit, be a good unit for a department store, good location etc.

If not; a craft/fairtrade centre would be good. It could be completely redeveloped to house the China Town shops and the Granary Wharf shops; specially designed for them, and fairtrade shops encouraged; Leeds is renowned for its strong fairtrade status- the largest Fairtrade city in the country

If this were to happen though, I think some cafe or strong pioneer needs to go at the top; so people have a reason to go into there, and therefore passing trade is gained.

di Livio · November 28th, 2006, 02:13 PM

It must be down to long term leases again (like Kirkgate). Someone took some photos of the existing businesses in the ms arcade and posted them on Flickr. Surely they would be booted out of any potential redevelopment so it's unsurprising that they're holding on for grim death.

Even Flow · December 2nd, 2006, 01:42 PM

Someone informed this morning that The Body Shop has signs up saying "Closing in the new year due to redevelopment." If stores like that are closing, there's only really Next Clearance left to leave. Most of the smaller shops are either closed or closing in the near future.

LeedsLad · December 3rd, 2006, 10:51 PM

Hope we retain a city centre Next Clearance... But I guess rents will be hiked once site redeveloped - and no where else is big & cheap enough?...

jimbo · December 4th, 2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Even Flow

Someone informed this morning that The Body Shop has signs up saying "Closing in the new year due to redevelopment." If stores like that are closing, there's only really Next Clearance left to leave. Most of the smaller shops are either closed or closing in the near future.

bingo, that can only be good news. A store like the Body Shop (which is clearly not a budget bargain bin and would probably carry on trading regardless) moving on suggests that we're moving in the right direction.

LeedsLad · December 4th, 2006, 10:30 PM

Imagine the clearance sale when Next clearance closes!

Leeds No.1 · December 4th, 2006, 11:07 PM

It doesnt matter so much about The Body Shop; it has its main store on Briggate/Albion Place.

LeedsLad · December 4th, 2006, 11:11 PM

And the Light?
Are there any other 'big' shops left there other than Next Clearance?

Leeds No.1 · December 4th, 2006, 11:18 PM

Yes and The Light (but Im sure the Briggate store gets more passing trade). Forgot there was one there.

Burger King is left in there; is Peter Jones? I dont go down there much.

Stig282 · December 5th, 2006, 02:54 AM

imagine if the only Burger King in the city closes??!?

Leeds No.1 · December 5th, 2006, 08:09 AM

Theres one on the station.

Stig282 · December 5th, 2006, 03:28 PM

*phew* !!

LeedsLad · December 5th, 2006, 08:19 PM

Not sure if this applies to the new BK in the station, but I seem to remember that in the old BK they hiked the prices like they do in service stations?... Remember getting stung...

November 26th, 2006, 12:47 PM	#121
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,444 Likes (Received): 123	It doesn't look as bad as the reality in those pictures :S __________________ "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"

November 26th, 2006, 01:04 PM	#123
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,444 Likes (Received): 123	I agree; it is a shame, and yes I think it is too low rise. The flagship stores down this end need to put some effort into improve the area. Topshop is a major store; needs a facelift; House of Fraser, again a major store needs a facelift. Once you get past Free Spirit the quality seems to decrease I think. __________________ "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"

November 27th, 2006, 11:17 PM	#128
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,444 Likes (Received): 123	I've never quite understood why it can't be redeveloped in the same way as Harvey Nichols was. It would be a major catalyst; bring the area up a bit, be a good unit for a department store, good location etc. If not; a craft/fairtrade centre would be good. It could be completely redeveloped to house the China Town shops and the Granary Wharf shops; specially designed for them, and fairtrade shops encouraged; Leeds is renowned for its strong fairtrade status- the largest Fairtrade city in the country If this were to happen though, I think some cafe or strong pioneer needs to go at the top; so people have a reason to go into there, and therefore passing trade is gained. __________________ "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"

December 4th, 2006, 11:07 PM	#134
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,444 Likes (Received): 123	It doesnt matter so much about The Body Shop; it has its main store on Briggate/Albion Place. __________________ "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"

December 4th, 2006, 11:18 PM	#136
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,444 Likes (Received): 123	Yes and The Light (but Im sure the Briggate store gets more passing trade). Forgot there was one there. Burger King is left in there; is Peter Jones? I dont go down there much. __________________ "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"

November 26th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#122
di Livio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Trinity Leeds Posts: 7,702 Likes (Received): 79	Another of old Trinity Street At the bottom left of the Burton building is what appears to be the old Burton Arcade. Never seen the interior of this one, maybe Fred2 remembers it. I always think it's a shame they demolished this building. That section of Briggate is too mediocre and low rise for my liking.

November 27th, 2006, 09:32 PM	#126
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,776 Likes (Received): 1	Done right, I think that arcade (Market) could be a bit of a goldmine... Maybe themed like a new home for Chinatown or Independents only or crafts only or fairtrade only etc etc

November 28th, 2006, 02:13 PM	#129
di Livio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Trinity Leeds Posts: 7,702 Likes (Received): 79	It must be down to long term leases again (like Kirkgate). Someone took some photos of the existing businesses in the ms arcade and posted them on Flickr. Surely they would be booted out of any potential redevelopment so it's unsurprising that they're holding on for grim death.

December 2nd, 2006, 01:42 PM	#130
Even Flow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 996 Likes (Received): 0	Someone informed this morning that The Body Shop has signs up saying "Closing in the new year due to redevelopment." If stores like that are closing, there's only really Next Clearance left to leave. Most of the smaller shops are either closed or closing in the near future.

December 3rd, 2006, 10:51 PM	#131
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,776 Likes (Received): 1	Hope we retain a city centre Next Clearance... But I guess rents will be hiked once site redeveloped - and no where else is big & cheap enough?...

December 4th, 2006, 10:30 PM	#133
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,776 Likes (Received): 1	Imagine the clearance sale when Next clearance closes!

December 4th, 2006, 11:11 PM	#135
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,776 Likes (Received): 1	And the Light? Are there any other 'big' shops left there other than Next Clearance?

December 5th, 2006, 02:54 AM	#137
Stig282 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth WA (ex-Leeds) Posts: 716 Likes (Received): 0	imagine if the only Burger King in the city closes??!? __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...thskyline1.jpg

December 5th, 2006, 08:09 AM	#138
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,444 Likes (Received): 123	Theres one on the station. __________________ "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"

December 5th, 2006, 03:28 PM	#139
Stig282 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth WA (ex-Leeds) Posts: 716 Likes (Received): 0	phew !! __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...thskyline1.jpg

December 5th, 2006, 08:19 PM	#140
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,776 Likes (Received): 1	Not sure if this applies to the new BK in the station, but I seem to remember that in the old BK they hiked the prices like they do in service stations?... Remember getting stung...

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