Sheffield was hit hard by the Thatcher government’s attacks on industries such as coal and steel but young people still got dressed up and headed into town for a night out to escape the hard realities of day-to-day life. The city’s music scene was also thriving, with bands such as The Human League, Heaven 17 and ABC hitting the charts.
And there’s the now legendary story of The Human League’s Phil Oakey recruiting singers Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall from the dancefloor of the Crazy Daizy on the High Street. It’s now a Sainsbury’s Local.
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5. Famous face
Sheffield nightclub impresario Peter Stringfellow with friends during the King Mojo Christmas party held at the Leadmill, Sheffield in December 1984. Both have their own chapters in city music history and the Leadmill is still going strong Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
6. Champagne opening
Dave Allen, pouring Champagne, opened Josephine's nightclub in 1976. It attracted a crowd wanting a more upmarket night out. Former Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dave Allen's A&S Leisure Group also run the Napoleons Casinos chain and Owlerton Stadium. Photo: submit
7. Making a Splash
Sinatra's Nightclub in Carver Street, Sheffield, February 1988. This club was run by Stevie Splash, one-time Sheffield Wednesday match day DJ Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
8. Big hair day
The Roxy’s famous Miss Rock Glam competition that used to be an annual event as part of its Monday Rock Night Photo: submitted