Long-playing Leeds record store that keeps turning the tables ...

Jumbo Records in Leeds was founded by Hunter Smith, who played reggae and soul records around the city. Seeing a demand for these records, he opened the shop in 1971. Over the years, it has morphed into selling myriad genres from a number of homes, including the Merrion Centre twice (the store's current location), the St John's Centre and the Queen's Arcade. Here's what owner Nick Fraser had to say:

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So, how did you come to own iconic Leeds business Jumbo Records?

"Before getting involved as the owner of Jumbo, I was a customer of Jumbo and it was the principal reason why I'd come into town was my regular Saturday trips to Jumbo, to chat to the team, get recommendations. It was just one of those places that you just liked to be."

And that's still the ethos now?

"What has also grown out of this over the last few years is the amount of relationships, friendships with customers as well. You just get to know people."

Did Covid play a part in that do you think?