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.
13. Ready to be demolished for Moor redevelopment scheme
In 1986 after 129 years as a family business the store is sold to UK chain Zodiac Toys, in 1988 Zodiac shut the store. Photo: Dean Atkins
14. Demolition of Redgates on The Moor Sheffield
Demolition of Redgates on The Moor Sheffield in 2018 Photo: Marisa Cashill
15. Memories long gone
The huge store, across several floors, was a haven of brightly coloured stacks of Lego, dolls’ houses, Subbuteo, Meccano, bikes, outfits, Matchbox cars, railway sets, wooden horses and board games, this picture shows the demolition work in progress Photo: Marisa Cashill
16. End of an era
The building was pulled down to redevelop the Moor Photo: Marisa Cashill