Who can you spot in these pictures from almost 50 years ago?

Who can you spot in these pictures from almost 50 years ago?

19 pictures to take you back to Sheffield in 1973

There were gurning competions, underwater miners training and fun in the sun – it was Sheffield in 1973.

By Lucy Ball

Published 17th Jul 2020, 15:00 BST

Here are memories to transport you back almost half a century – is this the Sheffield you remember?

Want more Sheffield retro? Sheffield in the 1970, Sheffield in 1971, Sheffield 1972

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Volunteer playing draughts at a youth club in the Foxhill area in 1973

1. Playing draughts

Volunteer playing draughts at a youth club in the Foxhill area in 1973 Photo: submitted

Stan Kenton and his orchestra did a one night stand at the fiesta, Sheffield, in February 1973

2. For one night only

Stan Kenton and his orchestra did a one night stand at the fiesta, Sheffield, in February 1973 Photo: submitted

Competitors at a "Gurning" contest in Thrybergh, Roterham February 1973

3. Strike a pose

Competitors at a "Gurning" contest in Thrybergh, Roterham February 1973 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

Traffic congestion on Abbyedale Road, April 1973

4. Abbyedale Road

Traffic congestion on Abbyedale Road, April 1973 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd