The mega-mall opened on September 4, 1990 and is still going strong, attracting 30 million visitors a year. But only an elite group of shops have been there since the beginning.
We list them all here, with thanks to centre director Darren Pearce (who started in 1994).
5. Massarellas
Massarellas in Meadowhall celebrates fundraising for the Sheffield Childrens' Hospital Appeal, May 1997 Photo: Trevor Smith
6. McDonald's
Mayor of Sheffield, Cllr Diane Leek was joined by Sheffield MP, Clive Betts, to officially reopen the McDonald's restaurant at the Oasis, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, following a £300,000 refurbishment, September 2003. Photo: Submitted
7. McDonald's
A very early picture of McDonald's in The Oasis at Meadowhall. Thanks to Darren Pearce. Photo: Meadowhall
8. KFC
KFC in The Oasis, Meadowhall, February 2000. Photo: Steve Ellis