Sheffield retro: 16 atmospheric photos looking back at the After Dark firework events at Don Valley

By Jane Salt

Published 2nd Nov 2023, 04:45 BST

This colourful display of photographs shows people enjoying the hugely popular ‘After Dark’ bonfire and fireworks extravaganza at Don Valley, Sheffield, in the 2000s.

Take a look at this retro photo gallery and see if you can spot yourself or anyone you know, ahead of Bonfire Night this weekend.

After Dark at Don Valley Bowl....5-years-old Corey Barker making his own light show (November 5, 2003)

1. Light show

After Dark at Don Valley Bowl....5-years-old Corey Barker making his own light show (November 5, 2003) Photo: Steve Ellis

After dark at Don Valley Bowl.....The Lord Mayor of Sheffield Cllr Jackie Drayton and her Consort Ian Drayton along with organiser Scott Barton light the bonfire (November 5, 2006)

2. Bonfire

After dark at Don Valley Bowl.....The Lord Mayor of Sheffield Cllr Jackie Drayton and her Consort Ian Drayton along with organiser Scott Barton light the bonfire (November 5, 2006) Photo: Steve Ellis

After Dark at Don Valley Bowl... Rebecca Johnson, Carly Pollard, Alicia Baldonedo and Estela Diaz enjoying the snacks (November 5, 2009)

3. Snack time

After Dark at Don Valley Bowl... Rebecca Johnson, Carly Pollard, Alicia Baldonedo and Estela Diaz enjoying the snacks (November 5, 2009) Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Crowds at the After Dark firework display at Don Valley Bowl (November 5, 2009)

4. Crowds

Crowds at the After Dark firework display at Don Valley Bowl (November 5, 2009) Photo: Sheffield Newspapers