The archives collection gives an amazing glimpse into Sheffield’s past – you can order copes of many of the pictures on their website, picturesheffield.com, as well as gifts. To find any of the images shown here, search using the reference number in the caption. We also love to see your old pictures of Sheffield life – email [email protected] or post them on our Facebook group, Retro and memories – Sheffiel d Star.
5. Smile, please
William Beckett, photographer of Stocksbridge (1898-1977), c 1950s. Ref no: A06977 Photo: Picture Sheffield
6. Banners high
King George V and Queen Mary Jubilee Day, Stocksbridge, 1935. Ref no: A06936 Photo: Picture Sheffield
7. Class of '45
Owler Lane Intermediate School, form 4B, 1945. Ref no: A06908 Photo: Picture Sheffield
8. Life-saving vehicle
Interior of the British Red Cross and Order of St John ambulance outside Dial House Working Men's Club, Ben Lane, 1940s. Ref no: U11929 Photo: Picture Sheffield