the town has one large scale supermarket, asda in the town centre, but also supports smaller scale supermarkets and convenience shops. an open air market is a feature of the main commercial centre of the town as well as a covered market hall known for its landmark clock tower and 1960s brutalist architecture. other shops in the same precinct include an arndale centre, retailers such as laura ashley, argos, and boots. a pedestrian precinct with some shops and leisure businesses links asda and its multi-storey free car park with market square. this area also includes the shipley library and the kirkgate centre, the town's main cultural focus offering regular a range of community activities in addition to holding cultural events such as live music, a regular alternative market and world cinema.