In pictures: Sheffield city centre's historic Leah's Yard over the years

A Sheffield city centre area is set be transformed into a hub for independent retailers and businesses – the latest chapter in its long history.

Plans for Leah’s Yard, a former 19th Century Mesters Works and an important heritage site for Sheffield on Cambridge Street, were given the go ahead last week.

The Sheffield Telegraph delved into the archives to give readers this look at the area’s past, before its future is unveiled.

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Leah's Yard, Cambridge Street, Sheffield, 1989.placeholder image
Leah's Yard, Cambridge Street, Sheffield, 1989.
Leah's Yard and workshops - 1981.placeholder image
Leah's Yard and workshops - 1981.
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E & G Jewllers.
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At work in Leah's Yard, Cambridge Street, Sheffield.
Stained glasss manufacturer Alan Taylor pictured at his workshop at Leah's Yard, Sheffield, April 30, 1998.placeholder image
Stained glasss manufacturer Alan Taylor pictured at his workshop at Leah's Yard, Sheffield, April 30, 1998.
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Leah's Yard and workshops - 1981.
F Drury & Co - Mr Philip Drury in workshop.placeholder image
F Drury & Co - Mr Philip Drury in workshop.
Leah's Yard and workshops - 1981.placeholder image
Leah's Yard and workshops - 1981.
Enclosed areas where craftsmen had their workshops.placeholder image
Enclosed areas where craftsmen had their workshops.
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Leah's Yard.
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