As one the biggest cities in Britain, Sheffield has been visited by some of the biggest celebrities in the world. They include The Beatles, Kylie Minogue and Public Enemy.placeholder image
As one the biggest cities in Britain, Sheffield has been visited by some of the biggest celebrities in the world. They include The Beatles, Kylie Minogue and Public Enemy.

22 times famous people visited Sheffield - including The Beatles, Kylie Minogue and Jody Whitaker

David Kessen
By David Kessen

Senior reporter

Published 2nd Nov 2022, 07:46 GMT

As one the biggest cities in Britain, Sheffield has been visited by some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

From The Beatles to the Sex Pistols, Olivia Newton John to Paul Newman, the city and its surrounding countryside have seen many a famous face pass through.

Here are some pictures from the past as the great and good visit our city and its surrounding countryside.

Have you ever snapped a famous face in the city? Email it to [email protected] and we’ll include it in our next gallery.

Martin Pellow was pictured with Star meet and greet winner Karen Wilkinson, right, and twin sister Julie Varley, backstage at Sheffield Arena, in 2010.

21. Martin Pellow

Martin Pellow was pictured with Star meet and greet winner Karen Wilkinson, right, and twin sister Julie Varley, backstage at Sheffield Arena, in 2010. Photo: Graham Walker

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George Benson with Star meet and greet winner Karen Wilkinson, left, and twin sister guest, Julie Varley, backstage at Sheffield Arena in 2010.

22. George Benson

George Benson with Star meet and greet winner Karen Wilkinson, left, and twin sister guest, Julie Varley, backstage at Sheffield Arena in 2010. Photo: Graham Walker

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