Sheffield has changed quite a lot over the years – and it’s meant some of the things we were once lucky enough to be able to do have disappeared.
We have put together a gallery of 25 things that were either iconic sights in the city, useful facilities, or just great fun to do. Many of us remember them from childhood, or even later in life.
Because of changing times, economics, or even health and safety, these are no longer available for us to do.
We have found pictures from the archives which will bring the memories flooding back.
They are sign of the many ways in which the city has changes over the years.
Which of these do you miss the most?
21. Tinsley Towers
The Tinsley Towers, two cooling towers near the M1, were visible across the city, and were a major landmark for drivers passing Sheffield on the motorway. They were knocked down in 2008 Photo: Dennis Lound
22. Use the flumes at Ponds Forge
The famous flumes, water sides that took you outside the building, did not re-open after the venue closed its leisure pool for a refurbishment in 2021. The pictire shows a group of swimmers in Victorian swimming costumes pictured in the flume splash pool at Ponds Forge in March 1991 at the XV1 Universiade Festival launch Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
23. Rowing at Crookes Valley Park
You used to be able to hire rowing boats at Crookes Valley Park. This picture shows them in use in 1983 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
24. A night at The Limit
The Limit was an iconic nightclub on West Street, first opening in the 70s, finally closing its doors in the 90s. Photo: Sarah Washbourne