Miss Samantha’s Vintage in Walkley is on Saturday, January 7, with boss Sam Parsonage urging readers to use independent shops – “or lose us.” Here’s a look at some shops and restaurants we have lost.
1. Miss Samantha's Vintage
Miss Samantha's Vintage closes for good on Saturday January 7 due to the cost-of-living crisis. Owner Sam Parsonage opened the boutique at 358 South Road, Walkley, in March 2018. Photo: .
2. EE
There was a time when mobile phone shops were a mainstay of Fargate. Not any more. EE follows Vodaphone and Carphone Warehouse in closing. Photo: .
3. Lloyds Bank
Lloyds closed its longstanding branch on The Moor in November one of 48 branches to go in the latest round - on top of 48 it axed earlier in the year. Photo: .
4. H Samuel
Jeweller H Samuel closed its Fargate shop in 2021. The store had a revamp over Christmas and health testing firm Randox said it would open a private clinic there. It has since ditched the plan. Photo: .