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Sheffield retro: 21 photos remembering shopkeepers and the shops they ran in the 90s and noughties

Robert Cumber
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Owner Dave Copley at Boatworld, on London Road, Sheffield, in 1998
Owner Dave Copley at Boatworld, on London Road, Sheffield, in 1998

Britain has been described as a nation of shopkeepers but times are harder than ever for people running the stores we rely upon.

So The Star has delved into the archives to salute the people who have kept Sheffield's high streets stocked over the years and met our every demand.

This retro photo gallery features some of Sheffield's much-loved shopkeepers and the shops they ran during the 1990s and noughties, many of which are sadly no longer.

Debbie Moorhouse, dress designer and shop owner at Daniella Lara bridal shop, on Church Street, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, pictured at work in the workroom in 2004
Debbie Moorhouse, dress designer and shop owner at Daniella Lara bridal shop, on Church Street, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, pictured at work in the workroom in 2004

From florists to exotic pet shop owners and boat sellers, these pictures show the people who had the passion and dedication to run their own businesses across Sheffield, from the city centre to Ecclesfield and Crookes.

There's even an appearance from Sheffield Wednesday and England legend Chris Waddle, seen helping to open a new sports shop in Walkley.

Owner 'Naughty Nick' Nick Smark outside Studiobeatz, on West Street, Sheffield, in July 2004
Owner 'Naughty Nick' Nick Smark outside Studiobeatz, on West Street, Sheffield, in July 2004
Tony Howarth, owner of Sheffield Exotics pet shop, on Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, presents eight-year-old Jordan Wharmsby with a corn snake. Jordan's snake had died when power to its tank was accidentally turned off.
Tony Howarth, owner of Sheffield Exotics pet shop, on Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, presents eight-year-old Jordan Wharmsby with a corn snake. Jordan's snake had died when power to its tank was accidentally turned off.
Sajjad Ahmed, shopkeeper at National News, on Wostenholm Road, Sharrow, in June 2003.
Sajjad Ahmed, shopkeeper at National News, on Wostenholm Road, Sharrow, in June 2003.
Owner Russ Asquith pictured outside his launderette on Barber Road, in Walkley, Sheffield.
Owner Russ Asquith pictured outside his launderette on Barber Road, in Walkley, Sheffield.
Pictured outside Valerie of Dore, on High Street, Dore, Sheffield, in 2004 is the new shop owner Jo Marshall with the original owner Valerie Malthouse
Pictured outside Valerie of Dore, on High Street, Dore, Sheffield, in 2004 is the new shop owner Jo Marshall with the original owner Valerie Malthouse
Wybourn shop owner Mike Eaton in 2003
Wybourn shop owner Mike Eaton in 2003
Owner Attilio Botti outside Ranmoor Deli, on Fulwood Road, Sheffield, in 2003
Owner Attilio Botti outside Ranmoor Deli, on Fulwood Road, Sheffield, in 2003
Owner Diane Whitby pictured outside the B&B Office shop in Broomhill, Sheffield, in 2006
Owner Diane Whitby pictured outside the B&B Office shop in Broomhill, Sheffield, in 2006
Owner Jonathan Moseley pictured at Anette Dyson's florists, on Whitham Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, with a Christmas floral display in 2002
Owner Jonathan Moseley pictured at Anette Dyson's florists, on Whitham Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, with a Christmas floral display in 2002
Pictured at Haji Ai Akbar spice shop, on Spital Hill, Sheffield, is the owner Mohamed Ishaq
Pictured at Haji Ai Akbar spice shop, on Spital Hill, Sheffield, is the owner Mohamed Ishaq
Scallywags owner Elaine Winter outside the shop on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, in September 2002
Scallywags owner Elaine Winter outside the shop on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, in September 2002
Owner David Village pictured at Illume lighting shop, on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, in 1998
Owner David Village pictured at Illume lighting shop, on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, in 1998
Pupils from Beck Junior School with Jim Lamont, owner of O'Briens sandwich shop on Chapel Walk, Sheffield, in 2000. The pupils, Todd Evison, Bekki Crapper and Robert Foster, had made Christmas decorations for the shop
Pupils from Beck Junior School with Jim Lamont, owner of O'Briens sandwich shop on Chapel Walk, Sheffield, in 2000. The pupils, Todd Evison, Bekki Crapper and Robert Foster, had made Christmas decorations for the shop
Pictured at the Crookes Festival in July 2002 is Roseanna Newsome soaking local shop owner Muir Baxter
Pictured at the Crookes Festival in July 2002 is Roseanna Newsome soaking local shop owner Muir Baxter
Chris Waddle at the opening of a new sports shop on Commonside, Walkley, with the shop's owner Chris Whalley, in 2007
Chris Waddle at the opening of a new sports shop on Commonside, Walkley, with the shop's owner Chris Whalley, in 2007
Owner Adrian Elderkin and shop manager Chris Gallagher at the Flick of the Wrist drum store, on Gibraltar Street, Sheffield, in 2000
Owner Adrian Elderkin and shop manager Chris Gallagher at the Flick of the Wrist drum store, on Gibraltar Street, Sheffield, in 2000
Pictured at his Spar shop on Birley Moor Road, Frechville, Sheffield, in 1997 is owner Tim Robinson. The Spar shops were celebrating their 40th anniversary that year.
Pictured at his Spar shop on Birley Moor Road, Frechville, Sheffield, in 1997 is owner Tim Robinson. The Spar shops were celebrating their 40th anniversary that year.
Pictured at the House of Flowers shop, on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, in 1998 is owner Katie Dale
Pictured at the House of Flowers shop, on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, in 1998 is owner Katie Dale
Bob the Barber, who had been outside the Cutting Crew barbers on London Road, Highfields, Sheffield for 17 years, being retired in 2001 after Sheffield Council said he was dangerous. Shop owner Andrew Wilkinson and hairdresser Kath Binks are pictured with Bob.
Bob the Barber, who had been outside the Cutting Crew barbers on London Road, Highfields, Sheffield for 17 years, being retired in 2001 after Sheffield Council said he was dangerous. Shop owner Andrew Wilkinson and hairdresser Kath Binks are pictured with Bob.