We’ve delved into The Star’s archives to bring you these pictures of life in the Steel City in 1983.
From the Fargate jester, to The Animals rocking out on stage at the City Hall, to a protest against the-then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher visiting the Cutler’s Hall, this gallery of pictures show a different Sheffield to the one we’re used to today.
Take a look through for a slice of life in the ‘80s.
1. Steel City life in 1983
We’ve delved into The Star’s archives to bring you these pictures of life in the Steel City in 1983 | Sheffield Newspapers
2. Jester
Pictured in action in Fargate complete with cap, bells and guitar, is busking jester, Roger Pugh. In the background you can see the long gone Wimpy Bar, Peter Lord's shoe shop, and Ratner's jewellers, October 1983 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
3. On stage
The Animals rock group perform on stage at the Sheffield City Hall, December 16, 1983 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
