Sean Bean meets young people at the Wybourn Young People's Resource Centre in February 1998

Sean Bean: 16 photos showing Sheffield's favourite son in his home city over the years

By Jane Salt

Published 30th Sep 2023, 04:45 BST

Retro takes a look back at local legend and film star Sean Bean, some of his many Sheffield charity events and his love of all things Sheffield United.

This gallery of colourful photographs shows Sean Bean visiting Sheffield through the years…. were you amongst the lucky ones to meet the star?

17. Degree

A proud Sean Bean receives his Honorary degree at Sheffield University in July 2007 Photo: Dean Atkins

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