14 things you could do in Sheffield over the last 20 years that you can’t now, including night at the Roxy

Jane Salt
Updated ·2-min read
No longer with us - the John Lewis Store, Barkers Pool, Sheffield.... 2011 (Photo: Chris Lawton)
No longer with us - the John Lewis Store, Barkers Pool, Sheffield.... 2011 (Photo: Chris Lawton)

Not so long ago, stores like Topshop, Debenhams and Woolworths were a familiar sight on our high streets.

Here we take a look back at 14 things you could do in Sheffield over the last 20 years that you no longer can. These are sure to stir up some memories.

Pictured at his new Tea Rooms on Chapel Walk, Sheffield, is owner Andrew Whewell with his staff, March 16, 2009
Pictured at his new Tea Rooms on Chapel Walk, Sheffield, is owner Andrew Whewell with his staff, March 16, 2009
You will never see the iconic twin towers of Tinsley, pictured here in 2008 (Photo: Dean Atkins)
You will never see the iconic twin towers of Tinsley, pictured here in 2008 (Photo: Dean Atkins)
Sue Weatherall pictured with tripe for sale at J.Barrow's butchers in the Castle Market in February 2005 (Photo: Stuart Hastings)
Sue Weatherall pictured with tripe for sale at J.Barrow's butchers in the Castle Market in February 2005 (Photo: Stuart Hastings)
Do you remember the greengrocers shop on Chapel Walk? Pictured here is owner Mark Bradshaw in March 2005
Do you remember the greengrocers shop on Chapel Walk? Pictured here is owner Mark Bradshaw in March 2005
The now closed and much missed Debenhams department store on The Moor, Sheffield (Photo: S.HASTINGS STAFF)
The now closed and much missed Debenhams department store on The Moor, Sheffield (Photo: S.HASTINGS STAFF)
Jessica Ennis gets ready to set the walkers off at the Weston Park Hospital 5k 'Walk as One' beginning at the now demolished Don Valley Stadium, October 2010 (Photo: Barry Richardson)
Jessica Ennis gets ready to set the walkers off at the Weston Park Hospital 5k 'Walk as One' beginning at the now demolished Don Valley Stadium, October 2010 (Photo: Barry Richardson)
Dorothy Perkins, Topshop, Miss Selfridge and Wallis were once familiar sights on all our high streets (Photo: Stuart Hastings)
Dorothy Perkins, Topshop, Miss Selfridge and Wallis were once familiar sights on all our high streets (Photo: Stuart Hastings)
David Baldwin chats to guests at Baldwin's Omega, September 2005 (Photo: Roger Nadal)
David Baldwin chats to guests at Baldwin's Omega, September 2005 (Photo: Roger Nadal)
The Republic Nightclub burnt down in a fire in 2007 (Photo: Dean Atkins (Staff))
The Republic Nightclub burnt down in a fire in 2007 (Photo: Dean Atkins (Staff))
You can no longer enjoy a night at the Roxy... pictured here in January 2003 (Photo: Dean Atkins)
You can no longer enjoy a night at the Roxy... pictured here in January 2003 (Photo: Dean Atkins)
The demolition of the 'wedding cake' Registry Office, Sheffield, in October 2004 (Photo: Andrew Partridge)
The demolition of the 'wedding cake' Registry Office, Sheffield, in October 2004 (Photo: Andrew Partridge)
The Woolworths at Hillborough closes in December 2008 (Photo: Barry Richardson)
The Woolworths at Hillborough closes in December 2008 (Photo: Barry Richardson)
Seemingly a thing of the past ... the Sheffield Lord Mayor's carnival parade passes the Town Hall watched by the Lord and Lady Mayoress.... July 2007 (Photo: Mike Waistell)
Seemingly a thing of the past ... the Sheffield Lord Mayor's carnival parade passes the Town Hall watched by the Lord and Lady Mayoress.... July 2007 (Photo: Mike Waistell)