The shop was loved by everyone and was widely considered to be Britain’s best toy store outside of London.
So we have delved into our archives to bring the magic back to life.
Take a look at these retro pictures and remember Redgates in it’s heyday.
9. Leslie Crowther visits
Television presenter Leslie Crowther pictured at Redgates store, Sheffield, surrounded by a crowd of smiling youngsters, November 22, 1975 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
11. Mandy Nunn
Mandy Nunn and electronic toys at Redgates, Sheffield November 1979 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
12. Final generation
Michael Nunn, pictured in 2010, was the final generation of a family who ran the Redgates toy shop in Sheffield Photo: Sarah Washbourn
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