First held in 2017, the free markets organised by Leeds Festival of Gothica and Advintageous Vintage Fairs have become a fixture in the Leeds Alternative calendar. They see more than 80 specialist vendors taking over the event space and graffiti hall at Kirkgate Market.
Visitors on Saturday got the chance to take pictures of the Alternative Heritage of Leeds Mural, which was created by artist Johnny Cosmic and steered by Leeds Festival of Gothica. The mural celebrates the rich alternative scene of Leeds pre-2000 and links with the Leeds Libraries Alternative Heritage of Leeds image archive.
Leeds Libraries and the Sophie Lancaster Foundation were also in residence at the market, which was the first of three planned this year. The Alternative Market returns on Saturday July 1 and Saturday October 21, 10am-4.30pm.