That was the year of the Hillsborough disaster, with one picture showing the sea of floral tributes left in the wake of the terrible tragedy. Restoration was also underway at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre, which had fallen into disrepair after being closed.
Sheffield retro: Did we take your picture at the city's favourite fish and chip shops down the years?
Other photos show how the Christmas lights on The Moor and Pinstone Street in the city centre looked back then, and the Goodwin Fountain, which stood at the top of Fargate for many years. The pictures show too how well-known businesses looked at the time, and the African Carribean Festival taking place that year.
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1. Forgemasters
Sheffield Forgemasters pattern shop, River Don Works, 1989 Photo: Picture Sheffield
2. Christmas lights
Christmas Illuminations on the Moor and Pinstone Street, 1989 Photo: Picture Sheffield
3. Fletchers Bakeries
Fletchers agency delivery van stops on Parson Cross estate, Sheffield, 1989 Photo: Picture Sheffield
4. Dunbar Cooke and Son
Geoff and Kathleen Cooke, Dunbar Cooke and Son, fish and game merchants, No. 229 London Road c.1989 Photo: Picture Sheffield