George Clayton Fishmonger's and Hobbycraft, Crookes, in 1976George Clayton Fishmonger's and Hobbycraft, Crookes, in 1976
George Clayton Fishmonger's and Hobbycraft, Crookes, in 1976

Sheffied retro: Take a trip down memory lane in the popular Sheffield suburb of Crookes

By Jane Salt
Published 22nd Feb 2024, 05:00 BST

Our latest retro photo gallery takes a look back at the people, places and events in the popular Sheffield suburb of Crookes through the years.

Can you see anyone you know or do you recognise any of the places featured?

The black and white photos offer a nostalgic look back the city suburb.

Shopping on Crookes in 1988

1. Shopping

Shopping on Crookes in 1988 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Customers buy their copy of The Star at this busy newsagents shop in Crookes, Sheffield, August 1976

2. Newsagents

Customers buy their copy of The Star at this busy newsagents shop in Crookes, Sheffield, August 1976 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Crookes lads on the Bolehills in 1949. Left to right, back row, Cliff Etchells, Brian Wall, Ron Dovey, Barrie Wallace and Don Wall. Front Bill Leigh, Ray Barkworth, Bill Colley, Don Bellamy and Arthur Wilkinson.

3. Bolehills

Crookes lads on the Bolehills in 1949. Left to right, back row, Cliff Etchells, Brian Wall, Ron Dovey, Barrie Wallace and Don Wall. Front Bill Leigh, Ray Barkworth, Bill Colley, Don Bellamy and Arthur Wilkinson. Photo: Submitted

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The Baptist Church in Mulehouse Road, Crookes, Sheffield, which was due to be demolished in September 1982

4. Church

The Baptist Church in Mulehouse Road, Crookes, Sheffield, which was due to be demolished in September 1982 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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