Beighton was a small village which only became part of Sheffield in 1967, having previously been in the county of Derbyshire.
The rural neighbourhood, which was home to several farms, has undergone considerable development over the years.
One of the biggest changes was the opening in 1929 of Brookhouse Colliery, between Beighton and Swallownest, just over the border in Rotherham. The coal mine would close in 1985 and become part of Rother Valley Country Park.
This retro photo gallery takes us from the dawn of the 20th century right up until the 1990s. As well as the old colliery and the area’s many farm buildings, it features lost shops, old pubs, schools and forgotten landmarks like the Central Cinema.
Also pictured is the long lost Beighton railway station, along with photos of the many floods to have hit the area over the years.
Do these nostalgic images, shared courtesy of Picture Sheffield, bring back any memories?
One of the biggest changes was the opening in 1929 of Brookhouse Colliery, between Beighton and Swallownest, just over the border in Rotherham. The coal mine would close in 1985 and become part of Rother Valley Country Park.
![Alf Noden, butcher, near the bottom of Queens Road, Beighton, in 1908](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/13/22/Beighton%20Butcher.JPG.jpg?trim=0,0,0,127&crop=&width=800)
33. Butcher
Alf Noden, butcher, near the bottom of Queens Road, Beighton, in 1908 | Picture SheffieldPhoto: Picture Sheffield
![The George and Dragon pub, High Street, Beighton, pictured some time between 1900 and 1919. The pub was built in around 1780 and was originally known as Kingston Arms. Pictured are Mr. Fitzaberley; Len Thompson, Senior; Mr. Bartholomew, Senior; Frank Glover, who died in the First World War War; and Mr. Williamson](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/13/14/Beighton%20George%20and%20Dragon%20early.JPG.jpg?trim=0,0,0,42&crop=&width=800)
34. George and Dragon
The George and Dragon pub, High Street, Beighton, pictured some time between 1900 and 1919. The pub was built in around 1780 and was originally known as Kingston Arms. Pictured are Mr. Fitzaberley; Len Thompson, Senior; Mr. Bartholomew, Senior; Frank Glover, who died in the First World War War; and Mr. Williamson | Picture SheffieldPhoto: Picture Sheffield
![High Street, Beighton, some time between 1900 and 1919. Shops included Dan Mattson, boots; Ripon, cycles; Dixon, sweets; Sanderson, draper; and Waller, pork butchers](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/13/58/Beighton%20High%20Street%201900%201919.JPG.jpg?trim=0,0,0,250&crop=&width=800)
35. High Street
High Street, Beighton, some time between 1900 and 1919. Shops included Dan Mattson, boots; Ripon, cycles; Dixon, sweets; Sanderson, draper; and Waller, pork butchers | Picture SheffieldPhoto: Picture Sheffield
![High Street, Beighton, some time between 1900 and 1919](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/13/45/Beighton%20High%20Street%20c1900.JPG.jpg?trim=0,193,0,0&crop=&width=800)
36. High Street
High Street, Beighton, some time between 1900 and 1919 | Picture SheffieldPhoto: Picture Sheffield