60s Sheffield
60s Sheffield is known mainly for the controversially listed Park Hill Flats. At the time they were built, they were regarded as a success. Architectural critic Ian Nairn, who was appalled by many city centre developments in the 60s, described Park Hill as "undoubtedly a success". Evidence suggests that the street layout inside the main block worked well in the 60s. It was less suited to the less respectful society that emerged in the late 70s and 80s.
Nairn was also complimentary about the Retail Markets, designed by Andrew Derbyshire. He claimed the design made shopping a pleasure. There was a stall with a selection of cheeses, which would have put the London stores to shame.
More recently Sheffield was the setting for the hugely popular film "The Full Monty".
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"I am very concerned that no audit has been done on identifying the quality sixties buildings in Sheffield City Centre. Its redevelopment seems to give carte blanche demolition to many splendid sixties buildings without any consideration to the lost of the city's heritage." Stephen Kempka
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