Carol and Christopher Barlow at Hillsborough Park Bonfire, November 1984Carol and Christopher Barlow at Hillsborough Park Bonfire, November 1984
Carol and Christopher Barlow at Hillsborough Park Bonfire, November 1984

Sheffield retro: 15 photos showing Bonfire Night celebrations and fireworks displays over the years

By Jane Salt
Published 1st Nov 2022, 14:05 BST
A search of our archives brings you these 15 pictures of Bonfire Night celebrations in Sheffield over the years

Can you see yourself or anyone you know in the pictures?

Children of the Fairthorn Convalescent Home, Dore, look up in amazement at the giant Guy Fawkes which has been made for the bonfire and firework display organised by the Riverdale Round Table, Limb Lane, November 2, 1968

1. Giant Guy

Children of the Fairthorn Convalescent Home, Dore, look up in amazement at the giant Guy Fawkes which has been made for the bonfire and firework display organised by the Riverdale Round Table, Limb Lane, November 2, 1968 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Enjoying a firework display in 1984

2. Sparkler fun

Enjoying a firework display in 1984 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Men from the Sheffield Recreation Department build up a giant bonfire in preparation for Guy Fawkes night celebrations in Endcliffe Park - November 2, 1981

3. Endcliffe Park

Men from the Sheffield Recreation Department build up a giant bonfire in preparation for Guy Fawkes night celebrations in Endcliffe Park - November 2, 1981 Photo: Sheffield newspapers

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Hoping for a good choice of fireworks are Tracy Bowling, Kevin Ward, Jonathon Lee, Sally Whitworth, Peter Westwood and Julie Westwood. October 25, 1972

4. Choosing the fireworks

Hoping for a good choice of fireworks are Tracy Bowling, Kevin Ward, Jonathon Lee, Sally Whitworth, Peter Westwood and Julie Westwood. October 25, 1972 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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