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.
9. See a plane take off
You used to be able to see aeroplanes taking off at Sheffield City Airport, during its rather short existence. The airport was closed in 2008. Photo: Andrew Partridge
10. Watch international athletics
The Don Valley Stadium hosted major athletics meetings in the 90s. The stadium was demolished in 2013, and later demolished. Photo: c. lawton/b.Greer
11. Go skiing
Sheffield Ski Village attracted visitors from all around the country. This picture shows the National Snowboarding Championships in 1989, It closed in 2012 following a fire Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
12. Hire a video
Video hire shop were once busy shops on streets all over the city. They closed over the years as video streaming on the internent became a thriving business. This shop, on Cross Street in Woodhouse, Sheffield closed after 30 years after being one the last remaining in the city, in 2018. Photo: DEAN ATKINS