This is what Sheffield's Napoleon Casino looked like when it first opened in 1973

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On Jan 10, 2018

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A 500-seater purpose built banqueting suite will now be built at the Owlerton branch with current staff offered jobs at other sites.

The news prompted an outpouring of shock and disappointment among Sheffield residents.

Punters began sharing their fond memories of the casino on the Star's Facebook post, with others making plans for a 'final celebrity night' on Saturday.

But, how many of those will remember what Napoleons looked like when it first opened?

Well, a quick trip through the archives revealed these nostalgic pictures of Max Silverman, Dave Allen and Len Matthews standing proudly inside the casino.

The trio are pictured standing beside roulette wheels and poker tables, sights that some punters will know all too well.

Take a look through these pictures and get in touch with your favourite memories of Napoleons.

Max Silverman, Casino Division Director, Dave Allen, Chairman and Managing Director, and Len Matthews, General Manager at the Napoleons Casino, Ecclesall Road, December 1973

Napoleon's Casino Club, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield - 18th August 1994
The scene on Ecclesall Road last night after armed robbers crashed their car into this security van and made off with takings from Napoleon's Casino

New Napoleon's Casino Club, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield
Dining booths in the restaurant - 14th December 1983

Max Silverman, Casino Division Director, Dave Allen, Chairman and Managing Director, and Len Matthews, General Manager at the Napoleons Casino, Ecclesall Road, December 1973

Napoleon's Casino Club, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield - 17th November 1982

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