The Moor is one of Sheffield’s busiest shopping streets, and simply would not be the same without Atkinsons department store taking pride of place.
Not only is Atkinsons Sheffield’s longest-running shop, after trading continuously since 1872, but it is also the city’s only remaining department store following the controversial closure of both John Lewis and Debenhams in recent years.
Earlier this month, a spokesperson for Atkinsons urged shoppers to support the store, and in doing so, help them to ‘serve Sheffielders for another 150 years’.
Since then, scores of supporters have shared their reason for loving Atkinsons by uploading reviews to Google and posting on social media.
1. The Moor, Sheffield
Atkinsons is Sheffield's only remaining department store. Picture: John Atkinson Ltd. archive Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
2. 'Always good quality goods at reasonable prices'
Marie Steenson said: "Best store ever. Grew up with this store. Always good quality goods at reasonable prices. Truly helpful staff. Good old fashioned values." Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
3. 'The only store worth visiting in Sheffield city centre'
Beverley Young said: "The only store worth visiting in Sheffield city centre. From the helpful staff, to the excellent range of goods and the delicious food in the cafes Atkinsons has it all." Photo: Steve Ellis.
4. 'Great pleasure to look around'
Sharon Wallace said: "I love shopping at Atkinsons great pleasure to look around I have been shopping at Atkinsons for 40 years and still do best shop in town." Photo: Sheffield Newspapers