Demolition work started on the Old Castle Market in Sheffield in 2015
Demolition work started on the Old Castle Market in Sheffield in 2015

Remembering when bulldozers began knocking down Sheffield's Old Castle Market

Sheffield’s old indoor market has been gone years now but who remembers the day when the demolition started?

By Lucy Ball
Wednesday, 15th January 2020, 1:05 pm
Updated Wednesday, 15th January 2020, 3:08 pm

Take a look back through these pictures which show when it all started and the city centre landscape changed forever.

1. Piece of history

The Old Castle Market built on top of the remains of Sheffield Castle, which could still be seen via guided tours.

Photo: JPI Media

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2. Standing empty

The market closed in 2013 when the Moor Market opened on The Moor and the site stood empty for two years before demolition started

Photo: Chris Etchells

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3. Bringing it down

The oldest part of the building was the Fish and Vegetable Market, constructed in the inter-war period

Photo: Chris Etchells

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4. Bring in the bobcat

The remainder of the Old Castle Market was constructed between 1960 and 1965

Photo: Chris Etchells

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