Sheffield retro: 15 photos to remind you what life was like in the 1980s

Do you have fond memories of the decade that brought us Thatcher and strikes – but also some splendid pop music?

We’ve delved into our archives to dig out some of these nostalgic shots of Sheffield that capture life in the Steel City in the 1980s.

Do you remember the bendy buses and Sugg Sport?

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5. 1980s Sheffield

The GT Sports branch in Fargate. Photo: JPIMedia

Fargate is redeveloped in 1981. Photo: Ellen Beardmore

The Hole in the Road Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

The Sheaf Market. Photo: Scott Merrylees