But these extraordinary black and white bird’s eye photos of the city show how the city’s old landmarks have vanished or altered down the decades, with new ones springing up. This retro photo gallery features aerial shots from the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s of locations including Hillsborough, High Green, Woodhouse and Woodseats.
The landmarks pictured range from the greyhound track and Bassetts sweets factory in Owlerton to the Peace Gardens and the notorious Egg Box extension in Sheffield city centre. You may also recognise some of the school buildings, pubs and other buildings viewed from above.
All the photos are shared courtesy of Picture Sheffield.
13. Hillsborough
An aerial view of Hillaborough, Sheffield, showing the junction of (left) Middlewood Road and (right) Bradfield Road. Burton Tailoring and The Shakespeare pub (latterly the Shakey) are both visible. This photo was taken some time between 1960 and 1979. The exact date is unknown. Photo: Picture Sheffield/Skyviews Aerial Archives
14. Meadowhall and Brightside
An aerial view of Meadowhall and Brightside from Tinsley Viaduct in 1976, long before the shopping centre was built, showing (right) Meadowhall Road and (left) Sheffield Road. Photo: Picture Sheffield/South Yorkshire County Council
15. St John Fisher RC Secondary School
An aerial view of St John Fisher RC Secondary School, on Beaver Hill Road, Sheffield, on the day of its official opening in April 1967. Photo: Picture Sheffield