Sheffield retro: 14 lost landmarks bulldozed over the years including The Albert pub and Tinsley Towers

Sheffield has lost many landmarks over the years, from its famous Hole in the Road to the mighty Tinsley Towers beside the M1.

By Jane Salt

Published 22nd Oct 2022, 04:45 BST

Updated 14th Aug 2023, 20:16 BST

This retro photo gallery features 14 pictures of well-known buildings and other structures across Sheffield that have been bulldozed over the years.

How many can you remember?

Demolition underway at the Albert Pub, on the corner of Division Street and Cambridge Street, Sheffield, November 10, 1978

1. The Albert

Demolition underway at the Albert Pub, on the corner of Division Street and Cambridge Street, Sheffield, November 10, 1978 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Demolition underway of the iconic Tinsley Towers in 2008

2. Tinsley Towers

Demolition underway of the iconic Tinsley Towers in 2008 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

The demolition of the much loved Cole Brothers, Fargate, Sheffield, is underway in 1964

3. Cole Brothers

The demolition of the much loved Cole Brothers, Fargate, Sheffield, is underway in 1964 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Demolition work begins on the Grosvenor Hotel in Sheffield city centre in January 2017

4. Grosvenor Hotel

Demolition work begins on the Grosvenor Hotel in Sheffield city centre in January 2017 Photo: Marisa Cashill