Sheffield retro: 26 of the best photos showing how Sheffield city centre has changed since the 1980s and 90s

Lost pubs, old cinemas and much-missed shops all feature

Sheffield city centre is undergoing a major transformation, with a new hotel, a huge food hall and a clutch of exciting independent shops opening soon.

Fargate is undergoing a major overhaul too, while the old Cole Brothers department store and the former Kingdom nightclub are both set for a new lease of life.

These pictures show how much Sheffield city centre has changed since the 1980s and 90s, with some areas barely recognisable.

Lost pubs, old cinemas and much-missed shops all feature in this retro photo gallery which reveals how the city centre has long been an area in flux.

The Moor, High Street, West Street and Devonshire Street are pictured in these nostalgic black and white pictures.

There are a few familiar businesses and landmarks which have stood the test of time while changes unfold around them.

How many of these old shops, pubs, restaurants and other businesses do you remember?

All the photos are shared courtesy of Picture Sheffield.

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