Protesters demonstrate against Liberal MP David Alton's Abortion Bill in Sheffield in January 1988. This Bill wanted to reduce the time limit a woman could procure an abortion down to 18 weeks from 28 weeks. The Bill also coincided with the twentieth anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act in 1967.Protesters demonstrate against Liberal MP David Alton's Abortion Bill in Sheffield in January 1988. This Bill wanted to reduce the time limit a woman could procure an abortion down to 18 weeks from 28 weeks. The Bill also coincided with the twentieth anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act in 1967.
Protesters demonstrate against Liberal MP David Alton's Abortion Bill in Sheffield in January 1988. This Bill wanted to reduce the time limit a woman could procure an abortion down to 18 weeks from 28 weeks. The Bill also coincided with the twentieth anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act in 1967.

Sheffield retro: 11 pictures that capture life in the city in 1988

By Jane Salt
Published 15th Dec 2022, 04:45 BST
A search of our archives brings you these 12 pictures from 1988.

Can you remember any of these people, places or events?

Cricket umpire Dickie Bird pictured signing books at W H Smith's. Sheffield - November 1988

5. Book signing

Cricket umpire Dickie Bird pictured signing books at W H Smith's. Sheffield - November 1988 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The flooded junction of London Road/Abbeydale Road South in August 1988. Mrs Wooley, Mrs Ward and Mr Majid try to turn the tide from their houses during a torrential outburst of rain.

6. Flood

The flooded junction of London Road/Abbeydale Road South in August 1988. Mrs Wooley, Mrs Ward and Mr Majid try to turn the tide from their houses during a torrential outburst of rain. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The enormous construction of Meadowhall Shopping Centre begins in November 1988

7. Construction

The enormous construction of Meadowhall Shopping Centre begins in November 1988 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Do you remember the days of public toilets? These are at the junction of Queen's Road with London Road in 1988

8. Toilets

Do you remember the days of public toilets? These are at the junction of Queen's Road with London Road in 1988 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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