They show a time when independent grocery stores could be found on many a street corner.
While some local grocers have survived, many have fallen by the wayside, unable to compete with the price wars waged by the big supermarkets.
Independent grocers offer more than just convenience. They are able to respond to the individual needs of their regulars, ensuring they stock your favourite products; they look out for their loyal customers; and they are also, often, a great source of gossip.
They really showed their worth during the Covid pandemic, staying open and providing us with the essentials at a time of crisis.
This retro photo gallery shows some of the most popular grocery stores around Sheffield during the 60s and 70s.
How many of these shops and their owners do you recognise? And which of the old brands lining the shelves or being advertised do you miss most?
21. Hillsborough
Reginald P. Bush, grocer, on the corner of Middlewood Road and Keyworth Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, in November 1972, with Park View Cleaners next door | Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield
22. Lyons Tea
A grocer's shop on Gell Street, Sheffield city centre, sometime during the 1960s or 70s, advertising Lyons Tea, among other brands | Picture Sheffield/Ray Brightman Photo: Picture Sheffield/Ray Brightman