Some people argue that Sheffield city centre has never been the same since Meadowhall opened in 1990, while others like the recent developments and the new shops and food halls which have opened.
For many Sheffielders, however, the 1960s and 1970s were the heyday of shopping in Sheffield, when you had department stores like Cole Brothers, Cockaynes, Walsh’s, Roberts Brothers and Pauldens (later Debenhams).
These photos take you back to 60s and 70s Sheffield, showing some of the city’s most popular stores back then and streets bustling with shoppers.
The Moor, Haymarket, Dixon Street, Haymarket and The Wicker are just some of the thriving shopping streets pictured in this retro photo gallery.
Street scenes in the suburbs, including Crookes, Firth Park and Hillsborough, also feature in this trip down memory lane.
Do these photos bring back any memories for you? What was your favourite place to shop in Sheffield during the 60s and 70s?
5. Crookes
Crookes, Sheffield, in December 1963, showing shops including N. Nettleship leather goods store, William Talbot butchers, W. Johnson confectioners, Abbey Glen Laundry Co, and W. Hughes, fruit and grocery store | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
6. Dixon Lane
Dixon Lane, Sheffield, in April 1967, showing T. Bates (Wallpapers) paint shop, William John King provision dealers, Rock Tavern, and Dixon Meat Stores | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
7. Flat Street
Flat Street, Sheffield, in 1964, looking towards Pond Street, with the General Post Office to the left and the College of Technology in the background | Picture Sheffield/P Fletcher Photo: Picture Sheffield/P Fletcher
8. Haymarket
A police officer directs traffic as pedestrians cross the road on Haymarket, Sheffield, in July 1961, with the new Woolworth store under construction on the left and premises including the Mikado Cafe and Weaver to Wearer on the right | Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield