Sheffield retro: 13 pictures taken at Sheffield's Valley Centertainment down the years

Sheffield’s Don Valley has undergone a lot of changes over the years.

Published 19th Mar 2023, 04:45 BST

It went from being a place of heavy industry to a venue for light entertainment in the 1990s.

Valley Centertainment opened in 1998 and is still going strong today, with venues such as Cineworld and Hollywood Bowl, plus a range of bars and restaurants.

Staff at the Old Orleans bar at the Valley Centertainment complex prepare for the opening night

1. Cocktail crew

Staff at the Old Orleans bar at the Valley Centertainment complex prepare for the opening night Photo: Submitted

From left, Tony Godfrey as Fatty Arbuckle, Sally Woolhouse as Mabel and Martin Peacock as Mack, stars of Croft House Operatic Society's show Mack & Mabel, pictured at Fatty Arbuckle's restaurant at Valley Centertainment

2. Musical mischief

From left, Tony Godfrey as Fatty Arbuckle, Sally Woolhouse as Mabel and Martin Peacock as Mack, stars of Croft House Operatic Society's show Mack & Mabel, pictured at Fatty Arbuckle's restaurant at Valley Centertainment Photo: Roger Nadal

Manager Andy Flanagan with bras left behind at Brannigans bar at Valley Centertainment in July 2003

3. In their cups!

Manager Andy Flanagan with bras left behind at Brannigans bar at Valley Centertainment in July 2003 Photo: Roger Nadal

Some of the 23 acts taking part in a Stars in their Eyes contest at Brannigans Bar, Valley Centertainment

4. And tonight, Matthew...

Some of the 23 acts taking part in a Stars in their Eyes contest at Brannigans Bar, Valley Centertainment Photo: Steve Ellis

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