Sheffield retro: Illuminating pictures looking back at Christmas lights over the years

As Christmas approaches, here we take a look back at Sheffield’s festive lights from years gone by.

While there won’t be a big Christmas switch-on event in Sheffield city centre this year, the streets will still be garlanded with twinkling lights to spread some festive cheer.

A search of our archives brings you these 14 pictures of festive illuminations from Christmas past.

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9. Gloops

Gloops gets in on the picture at the lights switch on in November 1972 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Christmas tree and illuminations in the 'Hole in the Road' in 1967 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

The crowds flock to the switch on of the Christmas illuminations in Barker's Pool in 1974 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

The crowds at the Christmas lights switch on in Pinstone Street in 1985 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers