But as the years have gone by, they have dropped out of our lives, and have just become memories for us to cherish. Some we may see come back one day – others are probably gone forever.
We have put together a gallery of 12 things that you once used to be able to do in Sheffield – but can no longer indulge in. Whether that is a long gone favourite beer, or an activity you used to enjoy taking up here every now and again, or a place you liked to visit, you’re sure to remember these.
5. Play pitch and putt at Bingham Park
Bingham Park was once home to a pitch and putt course, although the hills made it tricky on some holes. That has been closed for many years. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
6. Swim in an outdoor pool
Swimmers and sun bathers at Longley Swimming Pool, Sheffield, which was reopened to the public on June 12, 1975. It closed in the 1980s. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. See the Tinsley towers
For decades, the Tinsley cooling towers were a familiar site on the horizon all over Sheffield. They were demolished in 2008. Photo: Stuart Hastings
8. See a band at Nelson Mendela Building
The Nelson Mandela Building, the students union at Sheffield Polytechnic, and then Sheffield Hallam Univesity, used to host many up and coming bands. It was demolished, in 2007. Photo: Dennis Lound