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?
9. King Street
King Street, Sheffield, viewed from Haymarket, in August 1964, showing Central Dairy Products and Dainties cafe, among other businesses | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
10. High Street
Shoppers on High Street, Sheffield city centre, outside Saxone boot store and J. Jones gown shop, in June 1967 | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
11. Middlewood Road
Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, thronged with shoppers in May 1964 | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
12. Pinstone Street
Pinstone Street, Sheffield city centre, at the junction with Cross Burgess Street, in October 1965, showing businesses including Helene ladies outfitters, Thorntons confectioners, and Midland Bank | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd