Remembering Sheffield's iconic Redgates toy store - known as the 'Yorkshire Disneyland'

Redgates was affectionately known as the ‘Yorkshire Disneyland’ in its heyday.

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.

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9. Model railway

The toy store was known as teh Yorkshire Disneyland Photo: Submitted

Mandy Nunn and electronic toys at Redgates, Sheffield November 1979 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

Michael Nunn, pictured in 2010, was the final generation of a family who ran the Redgates toy shop in Sheffield Photo: Sarah Washbourn

In 1986 after 129 years as a family business the store is sold to UK chain Zodiac Toys, in 1988 Zodiac shut the store. Photo: Dean Atkins