Inside the Pig and Whistle pub, Leopold Street and Fountain Precinct, 1979. Picture Sheffield ref no S21799Inside the Pig and Whistle pub, Leopold Street and Fountain Precinct, 1979. Picture Sheffield ref no S21799
Inside the Pig and Whistle pub, Leopold Street and Fountain Precinct, 1979. Picture Sheffield ref no S21799

From horse-drawn cabs to the old Pig and Whistle pub - a century of life on Sheffield's famous Leopold Street

Leopold Street in Sheffield city centre is probably best known for Leopold Square, a place to drop in for food, cocktails or some dancing.
By Julia Armstrong
Published 5th May 2021, 16:12 BST

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These Sheffield Archive (https://www.picturesheffield.com/) photographs date back as far as 1900, when horse-drawn cabs still plied for hire, and also feature the Grand Hotel, music firm Wilson Peck’s and the Central School.

Do you remember the Pig and Whistle pub, pictured in 1979? It later became the Fountain Bar.

If you fancy an online wander back in time, head to our Facebook group, Retro and memories – Sheffield Star.

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Shoppers crossing Leopold Street in 1952, with the A Wilson Peck and Co Ltd Music Warehouse in the background. Picture Sheffield reference number s17613

1. Musical moment

Shoppers crossing Leopold Street in 1952, with the A Wilson Peck and Co Ltd Music Warehouse in the background. Picture Sheffield reference number s17613 Photo: Picture Sheffield

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Town Hall Square rockery and Leopold Street, 1938. Premises you can see include the Grand Hotel, Johnson and Appleyards Ltd Cabinet Manufacturers and Wilson Peck Ltd. Ref no S19992

2. City garden

Town Hall Square rockery and Leopold Street, 1938. Premises you can see include the Grand Hotel, Johnson and Appleyards Ltd Cabinet Manufacturers and Wilson Peck Ltd. Ref no S19992 Photo: Picture Sheffield

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A view from the Town Hall clock of Leopold Street, corner with Fargate, 1950s. Ref no U03939

3. Bird's eye view

A view from the Town Hall clock of Leopold Street, corner with Fargate, 1950s. Ref no U03939 Photo: Picture Sheffield

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Town Hall Square, looking towards Fargate and Leopold Street. Picture Sheffield ref no S15647

4. Famous fountain

Town Hall Square, looking towards Fargate and Leopold Street. Picture Sheffield ref no S15647 Photo: Picture Sheffield

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