As part of the hamlet’s golden celebrations this year we will be diving into the photo archives and bringing the past to life again once more.
Who can you spot having fun dressing up and learning about the city’s great industrial heritage in these snaps that go back to 1996 to the mid 00s?
Want more retro? Check out Meadowhall shoppers from 2005 or dance schools from across the city
1. Puppet pals
Four-year-old Charlotte Donald made friends with a puppet at the Hamlet in 1996 Photo: Stuart Hastings
2. Children from the Emmanuel Junior school
Children from the Emmanuel Junior school, Waterthorpe are seen hanging out the washing during their visit to the hamlet in 1999 Photo: Waistell
3. Say cheese
Lindsey Butler aged 14 had her picture taken outside the Take 3 Gallery at Abbeydale back in 1997 Photo: JP
4. Let's be having you
Young miscreant Nathan Rider 10 from Wisewood School, is apprehended by PC Grimm, alias Operations Manager Patrick Tune, at Abbeydale Hamlet in 1998 Photo: Stuart Hastings