Sheffield retro: 16 fascinating photos showing how we used to live 100 years ago

Fascinating black and white photographs take a look back at how we lived in Sheffield 100 years ago or more.

By Jane Salt

Published 16th Nov 2023, 04:45 GMT

From shoppers at the old Coles Corner to school days in the 1900s, these historic images show how much life has changed down the decades.

Cole Brothers Store, Church Street/Fargate corner expanded throughout the Victorian era

1. Meeting at Coles Corner

Cole Brothers Store, Church Street/Fargate corner expanded throughout the Victorian era Photo: submitted

The entire medical and nursing staff in the garden of the old Wood Street Infirmary, circa 1900

2. Hospital staff

The entire medical and nursing staff in the garden of the old Wood Street Infirmary, circa 1900 Photo: Submitted

Postal workers from the early 1900's - submitted by Ray Hill

3. Posties

Postal workers from the early 1900's - submitted by Ray Hill Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

The cast of Hunters Bar School concert in 1914

4. Concert

The cast of Hunters Bar School concert in 1914 Photo: Submitted