The centre opened on Tuesday, September 4, 1990.
Almost 35 years later, those remaining include big brands KFC, McDonald’s and M&S and independents Music Box, Olivers Childrenswear and Caffe Massarella.
The elite group of originals lost a member in March 2023 when Santander - formerly Abbey National - left The Arcade, blaming internet banking for a drop in customers. The remaining 20 made it through 2024 and are still going strong has Meadowhall heads for its 35th anniversary.
We list all the survivors here, with thanks to centre director Darren Pearce (who started in 1994).
9. Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has been an anchor tenant in The Arcade since the very beginning. Photo: Meadowhall
10. Marks & Spencer in 1999
The new look Marks & Spencer at Meadowhall was opened by "Children of Promise" in December 1999, from left: Karl Goddard, Emma Green and Natasha Wilson, with store manager Stefan Andrejczuk right. Photo: Stuart Hastings
11. Vision Express
Sandra Chatterton optometry manager, left, and Louise Strecker, optical adviser, at Vision Express, Meadowhall, February 19, 2002. Photo: Mike Waistell
12. H Samuel
Wim Jonk, Sheffield Wednesday attacking mid fielder and Dutch international at H Samuel, Meadowhall, October 1998. Photo: Submitted