That’s still true today, as places that were once familiar have changed or gone altogether. See what you remember from these pictures – and you can also share your thoughts with our Facebook group, Retro and memories – Sheffield Star
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5. Then - before the Crucible
The Adelphi Hotel, Sheffield, was demolished to make way for the Crucible. It is famous as the place where both city football clubs were formed and where the first Football Association rules were written. The Yorkshire county Cricket Club was also formed there, as a plaque outside the Studio space will tell you Photo: Picture Sheffield
6. Then - Meadowhall on the way
Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield, under construction in November 1988 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. Now - Meadowhall reopens
Members of the public return to Meadowhall shopping centre, Sheffield on Monday (April 12) as hairdressers, pubs, restaurants, gyms and non-essential shops reopened as England's lockdown eased Photo: James Hardisty
8. Then - before Meadowhall
Hadfield's East Hecla Works before its closure, February 1984. The steelworks stood on the Meadowhall site Photo: Sheffield Newspapers