Cole Brothers Store, Church Street/Fargate corner expanded throughout the Victorian eraCole Brothers Store, Church Street/Fargate corner expanded throughout the Victorian era
Cole Brothers Store, Church Street/Fargate corner expanded throughout the Victorian era

Sheffield retro: 16 fascinating photos showing how we used to live 100 years ago

By Jane Salt
Published 16th Nov 2023, 04:45 BST
Fascinating black and white photographs take a look back at how we lived in Sheffield 100 years ago or more.

From shoppers at the old Coles Corner to school days in the 1900s, these historic images show how much life has changed down the decades.

Tram crew based at Holme Lane Depot, Hillsborough, circa 1900

5. Trams

Tram crew based at Holme Lane Depot, Hillsborough, circa 1900 Photo: Sheffield City Archives

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The Ramblers, founded in 1900, were the first working men's walking club. Photo Sheffield Clarion Ramblers

6. Rambling

The Ramblers, founded in 1900, were the first working men's walking club. Photo Sheffield Clarion Ramblers Photo: Submitted

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Sheffield Walking Team - No 291, William Cooper, won in October 1905 - Submitted Mrs June Cooper

7. Walking

Sheffield Walking Team - No 291, William Cooper, won in October 1905 - Submitted Mrs June Cooper Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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A view of Sheffield's High Street in the early 1900s

8. Horse trams

A view of Sheffield's High Street in the early 1900s Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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