Here we have a look at just how much the city’s shopping areas have changed over the years. Imagine going to lunch somewhere with an orchestra playing! They had one at Walsh’s on the High Street back in the 1950s.
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. Bargain hunt
A busy sale scene in the gents department at Walsh's Department Store, High Street, Sheffield in January 1976 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
. Different-look Moor
The Moor, Sheffield, showing Robert Brothers Department Store, Rockingham House, British Home Stores and Paulden's in February 1966 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
. "Orchestra daily"
The John Walsh department store in Sheffield High Street in 1950 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
. What is it, mum?
A robot outside Hamley's Toy Shop on the Moor, Sheffield c1987 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
. Busy High Street
The shops in High Street, Sheffield, in 1973 including Saxone, Lilley & Skinner, Bellmans, Hector Powe, Dolcis, C&A and Peter Robinson Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
13. Subway and shops
Walsh's department store above Castle Square subway, Sheffield - the Hole in the Road - in August 1968 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
14. Children's favourite
Redgates Toy Shop, Sheffield in December 1954 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
15. Paulden's parasols
Just to show that outdoor dining is nothing new, a cafe area outside Paulden's department store on Charter Square in the 1970s. The Grosvenor House Hotel is in the background Photo: submit