We have delved into The Star’s archive to bring you the forgotten faces, the staff, the chefs and the waiters as well some pictures of the abandoned hotel and the final pictures of the Hallam Tower during its demolition.
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6. Hotel staff
Stephen and Lindsay Rodgers inside Hallam Tower Hotel in 1989 Photo: Colin Drury
7. Shaking hands with Pele
Pele, member of the Brazilian Santos team, arrived over two hours late at his hotel for the night at the Hallam Tower Hotel, Sheffield. There was a large reception waiting for the visitors at the Omega Restaurant, but they had to wait further while Pele, complete with large grin, served out signatures to the many fans waiting at the Hallam Tower - February 1972 Photo: Danny Hall
8. Charlie Chester
An eyeful for comedian 'Cheerful' Charlie Chester when he received a giant button hole at a reception given in the Hallam Tower Hotel, Sheffield, by the National Carbonisation Company. Present were members of the solid fuel trade in the Sheffield area, as well as (left) Mr J W Kirby, group sales director for the host firm, and hot-pant girls Marilyn Skinner, Kate Hunt, Averill Kimm and Pamela Messum - May 25, 1971 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers