The Christmas tree and Christmas lights over the Goodwin Fountain and looking down Fargate, Sheffield, in 1961

Sheffield memories: 15 photos showing how Sheffield's Christmas illuminations looked from the 60s to the 90s

By Jane Salt

Published 25th Dec 2024, 06:45 GMT

These Retro photos will take you back in time to see Sheffield’s Christmas lights as they looked from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Our pictures include the Christmas tree in Sheffield’s ‘Hole in the Road’, the lights shining over the Goodwin Fountain and a star shining over Cole Brothers in Fargate. Do they bring back memories for you?

9. Fargate

Busy with traffic, a brightly lit Fargate, Sheffield, in 1964 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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10. BHS

Sheffield Christmas Illuminations on The Moor with British Home Stores on the left, November 29, 1962 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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11. Coles Corner

A giant star illuminates Coles Corner in November 1963 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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12. Station lights

The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Ald. Dan O'Neill, pictured performing the switch-on at the Midland Station, with Mr Kenneth Robinson (Assistant Station Manager, Sheffield, left and officials looking on, December 5, 1969 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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