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Sheffield Nostalgia.
¿Do You Remember the “Hole in the Road” and the Golden Days Downtown?
Do you feel that pang of nostalgia when someone mentions the “Hole in the Road” or the Corn Exchange? If so, you’re not alone. The images captured by Ray Brightman bring back a Sheffield that was once vibrant and distinctive, like a city frozen in a postcard of memories. His photos are like the refrain of an old song that transports us to a Sheffield that was different from what we know today.
“Leopold Street: A Trip Back in Time”
Ray Brightman’s lens immortalizes Leopold Street, as seen from Fargate. During the 1960s and ’70s, the Goodwin Fountain and iconic stores like Wilson Peck and Marshall & Snelgrove brought life to the area. The Grand Hotel, with its elegant facade, and the Department of Education offices complement the landscape of a city where every corner shone with personality.
