"Shop at Leeds Market week is a series of events organised by
Friends of Leeds Kirkgate Market, to celebrate the variety and quality of produce that can be found there." -
http://shopatleedsmarket.tumblr.com/about
The day for me was very enjoyable as I got to experience the market in more ways than I have ever done and I got to spend more time there than I have all together in the past decade! It was a real eye opener for me and really drove home the idea of shopping at the market as opposed to the local supermarkets.
These are a few (well, slightly more than a few!) images I took on the 7th May - the final day of the Shop at Leeds Market Week. Everyone I spoke to be it volunteers, customers or traders, were more than helpful and gave me a great insight into the importance of preserving the marketplace and the market's rich heritage.
Please forward this page on to anyone you may think will enjoy the photographs and for more information about how you can take part in future events please contact the Friends of Leeds Market via
email,
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blog.
A member of the string quartet from West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra entertaining shoppers with music.
Another member of the string quartet from West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra entertaining shoppers with music.
A passerby takes a photograph of the string quartet.
A shopper reads a flyer about Shop at Leeds Market Week.
An architecture student admires the music.
A couple stop on their route through the market to enjoy the music.
The wind quintet perform at The Source's stall.
Shoppers passing through market.
A shopper admires a dress on display.
The coat of arms of Leeds, translated as "For King and the Law".
A ceiling mounted signpost (that I have never seen before) captured from the balcony of the market.
Looking down from the balcony at the hustle and bustle of the market.
A view of Browns Famous Sweet Shop.
A dartboard in a balcony office that looks as though it has had more than its fair share of Darts thrown at it.
The stairs leading to and from the balcony which incidentally is hardly used by the public.
Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food proves popular with residents of Leeds - Saturday classes fully booked until July 2011.
The stall attracts a whole host of shoppers thanks to its market themed tombola.
An interesting and fair comparison of what you get for £5 from a supermarket and from the Leeds Market.
Have you ever thought of your journey to and from the market? How far do you travel?.. Over the course of the week more and more people have shown their particular route to the market. This will help provide useful demographics for the market for future events.
Shoppers enjoying a mid-shop-rest while their children play with toys and have a snack.
The stall.
A man is offered some (very tasty!) Yorkshire Chorizo with red peppers.
Delicious strawberries that you can buy here at Leeds Kirkgate Market.
An interesting view of the Market Clock - which is a smaller version of the original clock that is now near Roundhay Park.
Drawings made by Friends of Leeds Market at the stall.
Have you ever thought of ways to improve Leeds market? Or what you would like to see in the market?.. Share your ideas!
Two Part II Architecture students show off their design skills.
If you would like to use any images please let me know first, as these images may not be used without permission!
Kind Regards
Sundeep Singh Osahn BA(Hons) PGDipArch
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