It was the year Sheffield welcomed the Fiesta nightclub and when the Barrier Hoppers ladies football team stood in the snow. Here are memories to transport you back 50 years ago
1. Pancake Day Scramble
Dorothy McLay, and the stampede of pupils of Swinton Bridge Junior School who took part in their annual Pancake Day Scramble February 1970 Photo: Nancy Fielder
2. Sheffield derby
Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United October 1970 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
3. Arundel Gate
Arundel Gate - hole in the road subway Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
4. Sheffield Town Hall
Council Meeting at Sheffield Town Hall, August 1970 Photo: Paul License