Josephine's punters, including New Romantics, a sub-culture that hit many a tabloid headlineJosephine's punters, including New Romantics, a sub-culture that hit many a tabloid headline
Josephine's punters, including New Romantics, a sub-culture that hit many a tabloid headline

10 pictures to remind you of big nights out in Sheffield in the 80s - who can you spot?

Sheffield nightlife in the 1980s was a tale of at least two cities, with more upmarket offerings such as Josephine’s and Romeo’s contrasting with gritty live music venues such as The Limit and the Leadmill.

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.

Where did you head for a night out in those days? Join the conversation on our Facebook group, Retro and memories – Sheffield Star

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