13 forgotten pictures from Christmas past in Sheffield - going right back to 1905
From Christmas diner dances to children’s parties where they met Father Christmas here are some pictures from celebrations going back more than 100 years.
By Lucy Ball
Published 18th Dec 2020, 12:15 BST
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Here are some pictures we have dug out from our archive, see how the city has changed when it comes to celebrating Christmas over the years and see what traditions we have kept over the generations.
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5. The Attercliffe Children's Library
The Attercliffe Children's Library, Sheffield, was judged the best Christmas decorated Children's library in Sheffield - 19th December 1959 Photo: Julia Armstrong
Both Jean (nee Ingleston) and John Jukes worked at William Marples in the warehouse in the late 50s/60s, which is where they met They are both on this picture of a William Marples Christmas Dinner at the Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield. Submitted by Jean's husband John Jukes Photo: Julia Armstrong
7. Samuel Osborn's Transport Department Christmas Party
Samuel Osborn's Transport Department Christmas Party 1962
Front row, left to right, the first two women were chauffeurs and the next lady worked in the transport manager's office on Lady's Bridge. Next to her is the Transport Manger, Mr Eliffe.
Middle row, third from the right is Ralph Basford and fifth from the left was Sid Frith, Garage Manager.
Back row, first left, was the Chief Mechanic. This row was rearly all the garage staff. Photo: Julia Armstrong