Wartime leader Winston Churchill leaves the Grand Hotel during a visit to Sheffield on April 16, 1951, six months before he became prime minister for a second timeWartime leader Winston Churchill leaves the Grand Hotel during a visit to Sheffield on April 16, 1951, six months before he became prime minister for a second time
Wartime leader Winston Churchill leaves the Grand Hotel during a visit to Sheffield on April 16, 1951, six months before he became prime minister for a second time

13 pictures of Sheffield's lost landmarks including two cinemas, a hotel and train station - how many do you remember?

Have you ever wondered why Sheffield doesn’t have a beautiful old market hall like other northern towns and cities such as Doncaster and Leeds or why there was no central grand hotel?

The answer is that Sheffield used to have both these buildings but that these landmarks were both demolished, along with many more, such as two big cinema buildings that once dominated the area around the City Hall. Take a look and see if you remember Victoria Station, Norfolk Market Hall, the Albert Hall, the Grand Hotel or the Gaumont.

If you enjoy nostalgia, take a look at our Facebook group, Retro and memories – Sheffield Star.

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