Star readers call for Meadowhall steel worker statues to be moved back inside
Readers of The Star have urged Meadowhall to return the iconic steelworker statues to their original indoor location.
Star readers are calling for the return of the iconic steelworker statues to their original home inside Meadowhall, after their relocation to an outdoor spot near the car park.
The bronze figures, which pay tribute to Sheffield’s steel heritage, were once a central feature inside the shopping centre and widely used as a meeting point.
Their move outside has been criticised by readers, with many arguing the statues have been left “wasted” and out of sight.
Pamela Gormley said: “Needs putting back to its original position. Wasted in the car park outside.”
Sandra Clarke added: “Disrespectful to put our steel heritage statue in the car park. Needs to be put back to its original place inside.”
Readers also highlighted the statues’ role as a meeting point.
Hannah Crawford said: “Everyone knew… if you was ever lost or just meeting friends - ‘Meet at the statues!’
“Now where do they go in the chaos?”
Suzanne Collett who worked in Meadowhall as a student remembers the statues being a common meeting place too.
She said: “Would customers losing family and friends please meet them by the bronze statues on Market Street… Hearing this every 15 minutes. It’s ingrained in my memory.”
Ken Barton said: “It belongs back where it was originally positioned,” adding he was “surprised it’s still outside and not been thieved for scrap.”
Kate Trehern said: “It needs to go back to it’s original position so everyone sees it, not outside.”
Naomi Burton summarised: “Just not the same since they moved that statue outside.”