Sheffield retro: Photos to take you back in time through history of Chapel Walk

Photos to take you back in time through history of Chapel Walk in Sheffield.

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00:00 It's one of Sheffield's most historic shopping streets, which has had its fair share of ups

00:05 and downs over recent years. Chapel Walk, the narrow thoroughfare linking Fargate with

00:11 Norfolk Street, has long been at the heart of retail in Sheffield City Centre, as these

00:16 photos from the 1990s, 80s, 70s and 60s all the way back to 1900s show. Its fortunes may

00:24 have taken a knock in recent decades, with a number of closures, but there is fresh hope

00:29 they can be revived, with stalwarts like independent gift shop Bird's Yard being joined by relative

00:34 newcomers such as Juno Books, and a £1.24m investment announced earlier this year, while

00:41 the ongoing transformation of Fargate should provide a further boost once completed.

00:46 This retro photo gallery features some of the shops, restaurants and cafes which have

00:50 come and gone over the years. From the jewellery store Sheffield Goldsmiths at the beginning

00:55 of the 20th century, to Bo's and Bo's Bookstore, Charles Clincard Shoes, Geisha Cafe, Richard's

01:02 Fashion Shore, Deli France and many more. All photos are shared courtesy of Picture

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