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

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

By Lucy Ball
Published 15th Jan 2020, 13:05 BST
Updated 15th Jan 2020, 15:08 BST
Sheffield’s old indoor market has been gone years now but who remembers the day when the demolition started?

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

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

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. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media

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

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 | JPIMedia Photo: Chris Etchells

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

3. Bringing it down

The oldest part of the building was the Fish and Vegetable Market, constructed in the inter-war period | JPIMedia Photo: Chris Etchells

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

4. Bring in the bobcat

The remainder of the Old Castle Market was constructed between 1960 and 1965 | JPIMedia Photo: Chris Etchells

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