The toy store, which was based on The Moor, was loved by everyone and was widely considered to be Britain’s best toy store outside of London.
So we have delved into our archives to bring the magic back to life.
Take a look at these retro pictures and remember Redgates in its heyday.
5. Miniature racing circuit
Redgates toy shop window showing miniature racing circuit in May 1968 prior to that it moved back to Moorhead in 1954 followed, in 1962, to Furnival Gate. Photo: Julia Armstrong
6. Staff picture
Some of the staff at Redgates Toy Shop, Sheffield Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. Shop of dreams
From 1890 onwards the shop sold pram covers made from cheap fur which did not sell and the first wheeled toys were bought in. In 1895 William S Nunn married Edwin’s daughter, Annie Gertrude, and later became a partner in the business. Exterior shot of Redgates in 1986 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
8. Let battle commence
Mascot Gloops tries his hand at Raving Bonkers against 7 years old Karen Toseland at Redgates, where the final of the Junior Star Raving Bonkers contest was held on August 25, 1973 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers