From Fletchers Bakery’s legendary vans to Ward’s ale that was brewed at their Ecclesall Road site, we have taken a nostalgic look back at some lost Sheffield institutions that locals still remember fondly.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 17 businesses and venues around the city that are sadly no longer still around.
Let us know your memories of these Sheffield institutions in the comments section.
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These pictures show 17 great Sheffield institutions which have been lost Photo: Submitted
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Opening in 1972, Sheaf Valley swimming pool was the popular, modern, state of the art pool in Sheffield city centre, with diving boards. But it closed nearly 20 years later when Ponds Forge was built Photo: Sheffield Newpapers / PIcture Sheffield
3. Fletchers Bakery
The Fletchers Bakery shops and vans were once a familiar site all across Sheffield. Photo: Picture Sheffield
4. Silver Blades Ice Rink
The Silver Blades Ice Rink, on Queens Road, pictured here in 1988, was the place everyone went to skate. Photo: n/a