Simon Fenton commented: "Redgates hands down!" It was widely considered to be Britain’s best toy store outside of London for a number of years. Here it is pictured in 1988 on it's final day.placeholder image
Simon Fenton commented: "Redgates hands down!" It was widely considered to be Britain’s best toy store outside of London for a number of years. Here it is pictured in 1988 on it's final day. | Picture Sheffield/Ted Mace

14 lost Sheffield shops people miss having in the city - including iconic toy stores and supermarkets

Kurtis Leyland
By Kurtis Leyland

Sports and Trends Writer

Published 19th Apr 2026, 05:00 GMT

These photos will bring back memories of a bygone era of shopping in the Sheffield city centre

Sheffield’s city centre, like many shopping hotspots in the UK, is ever-changing.

Stores often close, new places are always opening. Nothing ever stands still.

However, that’s not to say sometimes people won’t pine for a special place that’s no longer with us, whether that’s an iconic bar, restaurant, shop, cafe or even a local takeaway.

Many argue that Sheffield’s city centre is not what it once was in decades gone by. So with that in mind, we asked our Sheffield Star readers which places they miss the most - and these were some of the most popular choices.

Eric Lacey-Hatton commented: "TJ Hughes." Here is a picture of the store when it first opened on High Street, Sheffield, in 1998.

5. TJ Hughes store

Eric Lacey-Hatton commented: "TJ Hughes." Here is a picture of the store when it first opened on High Street, Sheffield, in 1998. | Local Library

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The former Debenhams store on The Moor in Sheffield city center closed in 2021

6. Debenhams

The former Debenhams store on The Moor in Sheffield city center closed in 2021 | Local Library

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BHS, pictured here on The Moor in Sheffield, is another fallen giant of the British high street. The firm went into liquidation in 2016 after 88 years.

7. British Home Store

BHS, pictured here on The Moor in Sheffield, is another fallen giant of the British high street. The firm went into liquidation in 2016 after 88 years. | Local Library

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Jan Tippett mentioned John Lewis. Here it is pictured in 2012 celebrating the achievements of Jessica Ennis-Hill in the Olympic Games.

8. John Lewis

Jan Tippett mentioned John Lewis. Here it is pictured in 2012 celebrating the achievements of Jessica Ennis-Hill in the Olympic Games. | Local Library

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