But times have changed and they have been pedestrianised for more than 40 years. As the council considers a permanent traffic ban on Pinstone Street, we dug out old photos and asked readers for their memories of when the car was king. Thanks to Sheffield Archives.
15 old photos from when the car was king on The Moor and Fargate in Sheffield
There was a time when you could drive on The Moor and Fargate and park outside the shops.
By David Walsh
Published 21st Jan 2021, 08:38 BST