Sheffield, like many cities in the UK, is a place that’s ever changing.
There’s almost always roads closing, lots of building work, stores often close, new places are always opening. Nothing ever seems to stand still.
Some would argue these changes are for the better as the Steel City continues to keep up with the times and offer things that can compete with other major hotspots like Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and London.
However, there are others that pine for special places that have been lost along the way - whether that’s an amazing pub, restaurant or simply a reliable clothing store which sold the perfect sportswear or t-shirts that you loved.
With all that in mind, we decided to go vintage and take a trip down memory lane by asking our readers to name one thing they miss that Sheffield used to have. As ever more than 500 people had an opinion to spare - and while we’ve not been able to include them all. Here’s just a few of the most popular suggestions.
1. The Stone House pub
Janet Perkinton said: "The Stone House pub." Famous in the seventies and eighties as the must-go-to bar on a Saturday night, and memorable for the courtyard - here is a picture of the Church Street bar from back in September 1985. | Sheffield Newspapers
2. Golden Dragon
The Golden Dragon Restaurant, pictured here in 1998, first opened in the 1960s, operating as a pioneering Chinese restaurant in the city.
3. Harringtons
It was located in an area of Sheffield that was smart and upmarket and was the predecessor of Meadowhall Shopping centre. Harringtons trousers stall at Castle Market, Sheffield was hugely popular for 40 years before relocating to Doncaster in 2006. It eventually closed it's doors for the final time in 2017. | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
4. Redgates
Redgates was a magical place for generations of Sheffield children. The famous shop was family owned-and-run all the way through to 1986. However, after 129 years a decision was made to finally sell-up to UK chain Zodiac Toys. It closed it's doors two years later in 1988. | Iconic Media