Some shops have stood the test of time, some sadly are just a fond memory.
We have dug deep in the our photo archive to bring you the first days and opening days of 18 shops in Sheffield’s Meadowhall. Some of them are still loved today, some have moved to new locations with the centre while some of pulled down the shutters for good.
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Who can you spot queuing to meet the celebrity of the moment or watching the ribbon being cut?
9. Nokia
Sheffield Steelers stars Kent Simpson (left)and Shayne McCosh at the official opening of the new Nokia store in 2001 Photo: Nokia PR
10. Superdrug
Hollyoaks actress Danielle Brent presents first customer Sylvia Atkins with a bunch of flowers from Store Manager Mark Hague as she opens the new Superdrug store in 2001 Photo: DEAN ATKINS
11. Premier Lodge
Patsy and Edina give Premier Lodge manager Ruth Cartlidge a helping hand as their new hotel opened at Meadowhall with some of the biggest beds in the industry available to guests. Pictured in 2001 Photo: DEAN ATKINS
12. Hollywood A lister Sean Bean born and bred in Sheffield
Actor, Sean Bean attending the premiere of the film 'When Saturday Comes' at the Warner Brothers Cinema, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, February 8 1996