Sheffield retro: 16 of the best photos looking back at Sheffield pubs of the 80s and 90s

Our gallery of photos takes a look back at Sheffield pubs, landlords and landladies of the 80s and 90s.

By Jane Salt

Published 30th Apr 2024, 14:44 BST

How many can you remember?

Pictured at the reopening ceremony of the Nailmakers Arms pub at Norton are champion nail bender Ben Read (right) demonstrating the art to William Younger's Inns Director John Campbell (left) and licensees Duggie and Pat Williams, August 9, 1984

1. Champion nail bender

Pictured at the reopening ceremony of the Nailmakers Arms pub at Norton are champion nail bender Ben Read (right) demonstrating the art to William Younger's Inns Director John Campbell (left) and licensees Duggie and Pat Williams, August 9, 1984 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Pulling the first pints at the official re-opening after refurbishment of the Arbourthorne Hotel are Sheffield Wednesday and United FC players, left to right: Mel Sterland, Gary Shelton (Sheffield Wednesday), Josie and Terry Fisher (landlady and landlord), Charlie Williamson (Sheffield Wednesday) and Russell Black (Sheffield United), December 1981

2. First pints

Pulling the first pints at the official re-opening after refurbishment of the Arbourthorne Hotel are Sheffield Wednesday and United FC players, left to right: Mel Sterland, Gary Shelton (Sheffield Wednesday), Josie and Terry Fisher (landlady and landlord), Charlie Williamson (Sheffield Wednesday) and Russell Black (Sheffield United), December 1981 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

John and Caroline Lynch at the Beer Engine Pub in April 1996

3. Beer Engine

John and Caroline Lynch at the Beer Engine Pub in April 1996 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Licensee Kevin Greensmith and wife Elaine of the Belfry at Beighton in August 1987

4. Belfry

Licensee Kevin Greensmith and wife Elaine of the Belfry at Beighton in August 1987 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers