It was 'buses only' from late 1960 and, with the trams gone, Sheffield Corporation experimented with a temporary roundabout in Town Hall Squareplaceholder image
It was 'buses only' from late 1960 and, with the trams gone, Sheffield Corporation experimented with a temporary roundabout in Town Hall Square

Sheffield retro: 15 fascinating photos looking back at the early 1960s

By Jane Salt
Published 1st Feb 2024, 04:45 BST
Retro takes a wander around all things Sheffield in the early 1960s.

Our gallery of photographs takes a nostalgic look back in and around Sheffield more than sixty years ago.

The chaotic scene after a road accident on Duke Street, Sheffield, in 1963

5. Accident

The chaotic scene after a road accident on Duke Street, Sheffield, in 1963 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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A view of the many shops and shoppers in Fargate, Sheffield, in the 1960s

6. Shopping

A view of the many shops and shoppers in Fargate, Sheffield, in the 1960s Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The new Cole Brothers Limited, Department Store, Barker's Pool, Sheffield, was under construction in April 1963

7. Construction

The new Cole Brothers Limited, Department Store, Barker's Pool, Sheffield, was under construction in April 1963 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Boating at Forge Dam in June 1963, but who is being rescued from the water?

8. Rescue

Boating at Forge Dam in June 1963, but who is being rescued from the water? Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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