Sheffield retro: Here are 11 pictures that perfectly capture city life in 1983

Deputy Editor

Published 19th Dec 2022, 04:45 BST

Updated 23rd May 2023, 17:38 BST

Remember what life was like all the way back in 1983?

Even if you can’t, we’ve pulled together this gallery of pictures that perfectly capture life in the city four decades ago.

All pictures courtesy of Picture Sheffield. Visit https://www.picturesheffield.com/

Leading the way safely.

1. School crossing

Leading the way safely. Photo: submit

This singer has a big fan.

2. Singing away

This singer has a big fan. Photo: Picture Sheffield

Mobile knife sharpening, Shirebrook Road, Heeley 1983

3. Mobile knife sharpening

Mobile knife sharpening, Shirebrook Road, Heeley 1983 Photo: Picture Sheffield .com

Castle Market Gallery 1983

4. Castle Market

Castle Market Gallery 1983 Photo: picturesheffield