Cambridge Arcade, Cambridge Street?

[goldenfleece 11]

I am confused as there appears to be a CAMBRIDGE ARCADE listed on Pinstone Street linking to Union Street, but also there was a Cambridge Arcade in the buildings next to the Sportsman Pub on Cambridge street? Is this correct?

 

been looking at the Cambridge street derelict buildings and there is a sign that says Cambridge Arcade. I can recall it as a set of rather cramped alternative shops like Pippys up some stairs, and it was known as the Arcade then. But what was the 'other' Cambridge Arcade on Pinstone Street?

[sharrovian 10]

Yes there was a Cambridge Arcade linking Pinstone St and Union St, it comprised a few shops including Barney Goodmans where we all had our suits made, a Hairdressers and one or two others which escape me.

[bazjea 10]

I am confused as there appears to be a CAMBRIDGE ARCADE listed on Pinstone Street linking to Union Street, but also there was a Cambridge Arcade in the buildings next to the Sportsman Pub on Cambridge street? Is this correct?

 

been looking at the Cambridge street derelict buildings and there is a sign that says Cambridge Arcade. I can recall it as a set of rather cramped alternative shops like Pippys up some stairs, and it was known as the Arcade then. But what was the 'other' Cambridge Arcade on Pinstone Street?

 

The Cambridge Arcade on Pinstone Street linking Union Street had a number of

shops including J and H Jones jewellers, where we puchased my wifes wedding ring. At the bottom was the infamous El Mambo coffee bar etc. I think at the top was Barney Goodmans tailors. Do not remember an Arcade on on Cambridge St.

[Robbiet 10]

Suggs was on the corner of Pinstone St and Cambridge Arcade

[bazjea 10]

Suggs was on the corner of Pinstone St and Cambridge Arcade

 

I think Suggs was on the corner of Pinstone Street and Charles Street

after Cambridge Arcade was demolished.

Edited August 6, 2013 by bazjea

[Plain Talker 11]

Suggs was on the corner of Pinstone Street and Charles Street

 

Suggs Sports was adjacent to Cambridge Arcade, before the building that houses Specsavers was built.

 

http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?action=zoomWindow&keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s18783&prevUrl=

 

then it moved into the premises that is now "Perfect-Home" on the corner of Charles Street and Pinstone Street.

 

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Suggs was in the building where the green lamp post is, on the right, where the small group of people are gathered, in this photo of the Old Cambridge Arcade

 

https://www.hpacde.org.uk/picturesheffield/jpgh_sheffield/s00330.jpg

[Elmambo 25]

Don't forget Hodgson's camera shop! Remember their famous sale? - queues round the block. I remember buying a camera there for 6d, and a case for it for 1d.

[SUTman 10]

Hodgson camera shop later became the booking office of Sheffield United Tours.

[DUFFEMS 55]

Does anyone remember the blind match seller who used to stand at the end of Cambridge Arcade?

[bazjea 10]

Does anyone remember the blind match seller who used to stand at the end of Cambridge Arcade?

 

Yes certainly do. I seem to remember he had a card saying he was a wounded ex seviceman.

[abbeyedges 82]

I am sure Johnny Fantham barbers was on Cambridge Arcade before moving on to Division Street. Any one remember Steve, the Polish barber(?)

[Jim Hardie 523]

I am sure Johnny Fantham barbers was on Cambridge Arcade before moving on to Division Street. Any one remember Steve, the Polish barber(?)

 

The first is correct but Steve was Ukrainian.