And that meant if you wanted to go shopping, the place to go was Sheffield city centre.
That was the 1980s in Sheffield. In those days, Fargate was packed with shoppers, and The Moor was similarly busy, while the route between the two, along Pinstone Street, also remained bustling. Similarly places like West Street were thriving.

13. Impulse
Impulse, opposite Cole Brothers, used to sell records, badges, and clothing. Photo: Picture Sheffield / Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Picture Sheffield / Sheffield Newspapers

14. Chelsea Girl
Chelsea girl was a popular destination on Fargate for women wanting to buy clothes. Photo: Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield

15. Woolworths
Woolworths was a poplar town centre store on The Moor. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

16. Redgates
The Redgates Toy Shop, pictured here in 1986, was a favourite among children, with several floors of toys Photo: Sheffield Newspapers