The pub on Snig Hill was variously called the Compleat Angler and the Black Swan (also known as the Mucky Duck) and it lays claim to being the first venue where The Clash played in July 1976. Sheffield legend Joe Cocker also played there, part of a long roster of famous names which website sheffieldmusicarchive.co.uk says included Argent, Wishbone Ash, Average White Band, If, Genesis...
Later the venue became The Boardwalk and a second space, Under the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk closed a decade ago and various attempts to reopen it either foundered or were short-lived,sadly.
1. Boardwalk boss
Chris Cunningham, left, and Boardwalk co-founder and musician Herbie Armstrong behind the bar in 1999 Photo: Stuart Hastings
3. Elvis in the building
An Elvis tribute night at Under the Boardwalk. Fans and lookalikes are, from left, Steve Cutforth, Brian Froggatt, John Burrows, Becky Selwood, Brenda Cutforth, Ed Kelly and Carole Froggatt Photo: Mike Waistell
4. Stu on stage
Stu Mosley band playing at The Boardwalk in April 2000 Photo: Andrew Partridge