Italian week competiton winners at Safeway, Ecclesall Road. Main prizewinner Ron Jepson right front with store Manager Dave Riby left front and other winners L to R rear Doreen Andrew, Barbara Kirk, Val Hicklin and Tony and Yvonne Lazenby, July 6 2001.placeholder image
Italian week competiton winners at Safeway, Ecclesall Road. Main prizewinner Ron Jepson right front with store Manager Dave Riby left front and other winners L to R rear Doreen Andrew, Barbara Kirk, Val Hicklin and Tony and Yvonne Lazenby, July 6 2001.

Sheffield retro: 15 pictures that show how city's famous Ecclesall Road has changed over the years

Lee Peace
By Lee Peace

Deputy Editor

Published 4th Sep 2022, 04:45 GMT
Updated 10th Oct 2022, 10:35 GMT

Ecclesall Road is one of Sheffield’s best known streets – and has been seen for many years as the go to place for a night out if you fancy a change from the city centre.

Many places have been doing a roaring trade for years, such as the Nursery Tavern. But there are also new places opening up on ‘Eccy Road’ – such as Zaap Thai.

Here we take a look at the ever changing face of Ecclesall Road with a delve into the Star picture archives.

Curry Inn Restaurant, No.169/171, Ecclesall Road, 1966

5. Curry Inn Restaurant, No.169/171, Ecclesall Road, 1966

Curry Inn Restaurant, No.169/171, Ecclesall Road, 1966 Photo: picturesheffield.co.uk

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Did you shop at Mistletoe on Ecclesall Road back in the 1970s?

6. Did you shop at Mistletoe on Ecclesall Road back in the 1970s?

Did you shop at Mistletoe on Ecclesall Road back in the 1970s? Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Vera Jenkins (centre) landlady of the Nursery Tavern, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, celebrates her 82nd birthday in 1986.

7. Vera Jenkins (centre) landlady of the Nursery Tavern, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, celebrates her 82nd birthday in 1986

Vera Jenkins (centre) landlady of the Nursery Tavern, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, celebrates her 82nd birthday in 1986. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Cafe Rouge. Ecclesall Road, 1997.

8. Cafe Rouge. Ecclesall Road, 1997

Cafe Rouge. Ecclesall Road, 1997. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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