Excavations for new subways at the junction of Angel Street and High Street in 1966Excavations for new subways at the junction of Angel Street and High Street in 1966
Excavations for new subways at the junction of Angel Street and High Street in 1966

Sheffield history: 9 images of how city has changed over the years - Orchard Square, Ponds Forge and Gaumont

Cranes towering over the ground are seemingly a fixture on the skyline of Sheffield at the moment – a sign of the constantly changing face of the city.
Tim Hopkinson
By Tim Hopkinson
Published 7th Mar 2022, 09:14 BST
Updated 7th Mar 2022, 09:25 BST

But, of course, they are not a new addition to the Steel City.

Here we take a look at building sites from the 1960s through to 1990 – showing a little of how Sheffield has changed over the years.

The Orchard Square shopping complex under construction in the 1980s

1. Orchard Square

The Orchard Square shopping complex under construction in the 1980s Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Ponds Forge under construction in March 1990

2. Ponds Forge

Ponds Forge under construction in March 1990 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The construction of the new shopping complex in Barker's Pool in 1986 on the site of the old Gaumont cinema

3. Gaumont cinema

The construction of the new shopping complex in Barker's Pool in 1986 on the site of the old Gaumont cinema Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Construction work takes place at the Meadowhall site in May 1989

4. Meadowhall construction

Construction work takes place at the Meadowhall site in May 1989 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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