Sheffield retro: 22 popular 80s and 90s leisure facilities we’ve lost, from cinemas to pools
Sheffield retro: 22 popular 80s and 90s leisure facilities we’ve lost, from cinemas to pools.
They were the places we went to hang out with friends, relax, and stay fit. If you grew up in Sheffield in the 1980s or 1990s, you’ll recognise the popular leisure facilities depicted in this vintage gallery.
From cinemas to pools, bowling alleys, and ice rinks, many have disappeared since these photographs were taken around the turn of the century.
Some have been demolished, while others have been modified for new purposes. Of course, many new facilities have emerged over the years, but these historic recreational areas carry unique memories for the thousands of Sheffield residents who spent many pleasant hours there.
Do you recall having a dip at Sheaf Valley Paths, skiing at SheffieldSki Village, or attending a movie at the old Gaumont Cinema? How many of the other sites shown did you attend, and do you have any positive memories of your stay there?
1. Rex Cinema
The Rex Cinema, at the intersection of Mansfield Road and Hollybank Road in Intake, was photographed in 1983 prior to demolition.It opened in July 1939 and closed in December 1982. Picture Sheffield.
2. Sheaf Valley Swimming Baths
Sheaf Valley Swimming Baths, on Harmer Lane, Sheffield city centre, photographed in August 1985 | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd.Photo:
3. Classic Cinema
In November 1982, the Classic Cinema was located on Fitzalan Square in Sheffield’s city centre. It began as the Electra Palace in February 1911 and was renamed the News Theatre in 1945.
It was severely damaged by fire on November 24, 1984, and was eventually dismantled.
4. Bowling alley with its own nursery
Fairlanes Bowling Alley, North Quadrant, Firth Park, Sheffield, 1985. Built in 1963 for £300,000, it included 24 lanes and a daycare equipped with CCTV so parents could keep a watch on their children while they bowled.
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