From Parson Cross to Gleadless Valley, these photos capture life on Sheffield’s estates during the 1960s and 70s. A man rests with his dog on a bench beside a pretty boating lake, in one image, while in another youngsters can be seen cycling past immaculately maintained lawns. Elsewhere, in these black and white photos, washing flutters in the breeze and a crane towers over a new housing block under construction. Schools, pubs and shops can be seen in these photos from estates around the city,...
Picture gallery brings back memories of school dinners in Sheffield with photos from the 1950s through to the 2010s
It was the start of a new decade in Sheffield, and in The Star, it was black and white. That was 1970, and while there was lots going on in a city that looked very different to how it does now, our photographers were still taking pictures using black and white film. Now, 54 years later, we have used modern technology to transform those retro photos from the past into colour. Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox, with The Star’s free emails In the gallery below, we are...
As the weather finally turns a little bit warmer, here we take a look back at children enjoying the great outdoors in Sheffield over the years.
The Forum, Baldwins Omega and the Reflex 80s bar are among the venues featured. Can you spot yourself or anyone you know?
Supermarket shopping has changed considerably over the years. These photos take you back to the 1980s and 1990s in Sheffield, long before a Lidl or Aldi was popping up on every street corner. They show some of the lost supermarket chains like Safeway, which was bought by Morrisons, and Netto, Fine Fare and Somerfield. Some of these stores have gone for good while others have been converted, like the large Waitrose at the bottom of Ecclesall Road, which used to be a Safeway store, and the old...
These photos take you back to the 1970s and nurseries, primary schools and middle schools in Sheffield at the time. Youngsters can be seen in the playground, at their desks and out and about in the community in these nostalgic images. One set of pupils are seen preparing for a visit by the Queen while another group are excited to welcome a Womble. This retro photo gallery also captures the school buildings in which thousands of children in the city spent their formative years.
Sheffield city centre is undergoing a major transformation, with a new hotel, a huge food hall and a clutch of exciting independent shops opening soon. Fargate is undergoing a major overhaul too, while the old Cole Brothers department store and the former Kingdom nightclub are both set for a new lease of life. These pictures show how much Sheffield city centre has changed since the 1980s and 90s, with some areas barely recognisable. Lost pubs, old cinemas and much-missed shops all feature in...
It is a ‘foodie hub’ a short stroll from Sheffield city centre, which in 2023 was named one of the UK’s coolest places to live. These nostalgic photos show how Broomhill has changed over the years, including some of the neighbourhood’s lost pubs and the shops, cafes and restaurants on Fulwood Road. How many of these locations do you recognise and do you remember the old businesses pictured?
A search of our archives brings you these photographs of school days in Sheffield in the 1950s and 1960s.
It has been been a key part of Edinburgh’s transport system for nearly 70 years - but this week fears were raised that the bus station in St Andrew Square could be forced to close as the owners, pension fund Coal Pension Properties, were unwilling to renew the lease. An apparent change of heart by the fund has opened the door to talks with the council on extending the lease when it expires in 2027 or even selling the site to the council, but the situation remains uncertain. Here is a selection...
It’s one of Sheffield’s biggest schools and these pictures capture happy memories there from the 90s and 2000s. Exam celebrations, the glamour of prom night and dressing up for charity all feature in this retro photo gallery looking back at Tapton School in decades past. Much-loved teachers can also be seen, including one who was crowned teacher of the year, and pupils are shown in costume too in some of the many productions staged there over the year. The students pictured will all be grown up...