‘I will not drive anywhere near Sheffield city centre anymore’ - Reader’s letter
Star reader Bob Gore has his say on why he no longer drives in Sheffield city centre
I was born in 1944, 250 yards from Bramall Lane football ground, and lived there until I was 11.
I then lived on Parson Cross until 1968. After two moves we landed in a village north of Peterborough and have been in the same house for 54 years.
Up to 10 years ago we used to visit Sheffield at least once per month and still held two personal accounts at Cole Bros until they closed.
Since then, even though we still have family in the area, I will not go anywhere near the city centre and have only visited the surrounding area, under difference, for funerals. It is just too much effort finding your way round the ever changing restrictions.
This is a great pity as Sheffield used to be our favourite city to visit for shopping and entertainment.
These days we visit Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham where they are much more welcoming for motorists.
Regards,
Bob Gore