Sword Dancers at Grenoside in July 1971Sword Dancers at Grenoside in July 1971
Sword Dancers at Grenoside in July 1971

20 pictures that will make you feel nostalgic about life in Sheffield in the 70s

It was the year police got new cars and protestors took to the streets to try and stop the River Don workers losing their jobs, it was Sheffield in 1971.
By Lucy Ball
Published 18th May 2020, 08:46 BST
Updated 21st May 2020, 12:25 BST

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

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Holiday makers leave Sheffield Midland Station in May 1971.

1. Holiday time

Holiday makers leave Sheffield Midland Station in May 1971. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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Motorcycle display team at Rotherham Centenary celebrations, August 1971

2. Centenary celebrations

Motorcycle display team at Rotherham Centenary celebrations, August 1971 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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Rag Fairy, malcolm Kiernan arrives at Sheffield Town Hall today, to see the Lord Mayor in 1971 to present the first issue of the rag mag

3. Rag Fairy

Rag Fairy, malcolm Kiernan arrives at Sheffield Town Hall today, to see the Lord Mayor in 1971 to present the first issue of the rag mag Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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Demonstrators and placards at the Rover don works September 1971 awaiting the arrival of Lord Melchett

4. Taking to the streets

Demonstrators and placards at the Rover don works September 1971 awaiting the arrival of Lord Melchett Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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