The Moor is one of Sheffield’s busiest shopping streets, and simply would not be the same without Atkinsons department store taking pride of place.
Not only is Atkinsons Sheffield’s longest-running shop, after trading continuously since 1872, but it is also the city’s only remaining department store following the controversial closure of both John Lewis and Debenhams in recent years.
Earlier this month, a spokesperson for Atkinsons urged shoppers to support the store, and in doing so, help them to ‘serve Sheffielders for another 150 years’.
Since then, scores of supporters have shared their reason for loving Atkinsons by uploading reviews to Google and posting on social media.
. The Moor, Sheffield
Atkinsons is Sheffield's only remaining department store. Picture: John Atkinson Ltd. archive Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
. 'Always good quality goods at reasonable prices'
Marie Steenson said: "Best store ever. Grew up with this store. Always good quality goods at reasonable prices. Truly helpful staff. Good old fashioned values." Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
5. 'Well stocked and very good service'
Hazel Brookes said: "I grew up living round the corner from Atkinson's and can remember the crater which was the result of the WW2 bomb. I have been a customer for a long time and the store has always been excellent, well stocked and very good service. And I like the coffee. Keep up the good work." Photo: Steve Parkin
6. Inside Atkinsons store on the Moor 23rd November 1972 VAT feature Mr Brian King, Company Secretary of Atkinsons 19Shop
Cynthia Pearson said: "Awesome place to shop and a lovely place to work having worked there for years and now shopping there. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. 'Beautiful things displayed in the ground floor'
Linda Kersh said: "Lovely shop. Beautiful things displayed in the ground floor. Great selection of ladies and men’s clothes. Lovely staff in the downstairs coffee shop." Photo: Mike waistell
8. 'There's something for everybody'
Barbara Drabble said: "Do love Atkinsons. A wide choice of fashion, household goods. There's something for everybody. We need to use the only department store in the city centre." Photo: Sheffield Newspapers