But we can't seem to forget them.
From nights at Josephine's to the Mecca of all toy shops, Redgates, we take a look back at the treasures the city has lost.
9. Rare and Racy bookshop, closed 2017
One of Sheffield's most beloved independent book, art and music shops, Rare and Racy was forced to close in 2017 after 48 years of trading due to the pressures of modern high-street trading. Photo: JPI Media
10. Josephine's, closed early 2000s
Josephine's had a strange - but legendary - reputation in Sheffield as a club cum restaurant cum wine bar. It had a strict door policy, so punters were never quite sure whether they'd get in or not. Photo: Chris Holt
11. the Boardwalk,Sheffield
The Boardwalk was a music venue that hosted scores of huge names over the years, including AC/DC, the Clash, the Sex Pistols and The Arctic Monkeys. The latter's first music demo was even titled "Beneath the Boardwalk." Photo: Stuart Hastings
12. The Harley, closing 2019
The Harley is another treasured Sheffield music venue to feel the squeeze in recent years. It's hosted the likes of Zed Bias, Plastician, and Midland but has been forced by "mounting financial pressures" to shut down. Photo: Wikimedia Commons