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.

9. C&A
C&A, a European designer and retailer specializing in fast fashion, closed all its UK stores, including the Sheffield location, in 2001. | Picture Sheffield

10. Banners
Patricia Morris mentioned Banners. She explained: "A lot of good shops have gone." | Local Library

11. Maplin
The Maplin Sheffield store on Langsett Road in Hillsborough close permanently in 2018. | Local Library

12. Somerfield
Graeme Allen said: "Somerfield for me." Somerfield was a popular supermarket chain in Sheffield during the 1980s and 90s, with multiple locations | Picture Sheffield


