Fargate has changed many times over the decades.Fargate has changed many times over the decades.
Fargate has changed many times over the decades.

20 photos that show how Sheffield's Fargate has changed over the years

It is one of Sheffield’s busiest shopping streets – but Fargate in the heart of the city centre has changed beyond all recognition over the years.
By Darren Burke
Published 6th Sep 2019, 09:51 BST
Updated 9th Sep 2019, 10:44 BST

We've dipped into the archives for a nostalgic look – from the Goodwin Fountain, Cole Brothers, when it was open to cars and many more shops and places from the past. See how many you can remember!

Members of the Balserkreis Hontrop brass band from Bochum play in Fargate.

1. Fargate down the decades

Members of the Balserkreis Hontrop brass band from Bochum play in Fargate. Photo: Stuart Hastings

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The junction of Fargate and High Street in 1955.

2. Fargate down the decades

The junction of Fargate and High Street in 1955. Photo: Submitted

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The demolition of Cole Brothers in 1964.

3. Fargate down the decades

The demolition of Cole Brothers in 1964. Photo: JPIMedia

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A snowy day in 1986.

4. Fargate down the decades

A snowy day in 1986. Photo: Staff

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