Sheffield retro: 13 pictures to show how Fargate has changed over the years

By Jane Salt

Published 16th Oct 2022, 04:45 BST

We have delved into our archives to bring you these 13 pictures showing how Fargate has changed over the years.

Can you remember some of the shops shown in the pictures? Were you there when Travis performed outside the Virgin Megastore?

Fargate, Sheffield

1. A view of Fargate, Sheffield

Fargate, Sheffield Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

The junction of Fargate and High Street, December 17, 1955

2. Fargate

The junction of Fargate and High Street, December 17, 1955 Photo: Submitted

Crowds wait for boy band Blue to open the new O2 shop on Fargate, Sheffield, August 12, 2002

3. Pop stars draw dozens of fans

Crowds wait for boy band Blue to open the new O2 shop on Fargate, Sheffield, August 12, 2002 Photo: Andrew Partridge (Staff)

Busker Andy supported the miners in Fargate during the miners strike in April 1984

4. Busking

Busker Andy supported the miners in Fargate during the miners strike in April 1984 Photo: Frank Travers

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