These retro pictures celebrate the florists and the flower arrangers in go back more than 20 years so see who you can recognise in this throwback gallery.
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1. Busy Lizzie
Florists Busy Lizzie received a SRB Commercial Grant of just over £750 towards the cost of upgraded its security system in 2000. Our picture shows Marilyn Green (right), Community Safety Co-ordinator SRB2, handing over the cheque to shop owner Margaret Ward. The shop is in Hyde Park. Photo: Steve Taylor (staff)
2. Katie Peckitt's
Pictured at Katie Peckitt's flower shop, Ecclesall Road,where staff are at full stretch preparing for Valentine's Day in 2001. Seen is Julie Woodhams the manageress with some of the many red roses that will be given on Valentines Day Photo: Mike Waistell (Staff)
3. Bowlam Showroom
Florist Zoe Earp at the Bowlam Showroom Christmas party in 2001 Photo: Barry Richardson (Staff)
4. Anette Dyson's Florists
Shop owner Jonathan Moseley with a Christmas floral display at Anette Dyson's florists, Whitham Road, Broomhill, Sheffield in 2002 Photo: Mike Waistell