Mrs Ashby, owner of the Wee Cutlery Shop in Howard Street, Sheffield, on November 17,1975placeholder image
Mrs Ashby, owner of the Wee Cutlery Shop in Howard Street, Sheffield, on November 17,1975

Sheffield Retro: 16 pictures show city life in 1975, 50 years ago, including boxing icon Brendan Ingle

By Jane Salt
Published 2nd Jul 2025, 10:08 GMT

Sheffield was a very different place 50 years ago – and these pictures bring it right back.

These memorable photos from our archive take you back to life in Sheffield in 1975.

Retro steps back in time to 1975 with these black and white images that include Longley swimming pool, Whit sings, royal visits, tennis players and much more

The then Prince Charles chats to pupils at the Maud Maxfield School on a visit to Sheffield on December 18, 1975

5. Royal visit

The then Prince Charles chats to pupils at the Maud Maxfield School on a visit to Sheffield on December 18, 1975 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II greets the crowds in Fargate, Sheffield, in 1975

6. Royal visit

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II greets the crowds in Fargate, Sheffield, in 1975 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The Gingerbread Group at Hillsborough Park where members of the group met every Sunday, pictured here on May 4, 1975

7. Hillsborough Park

The Gingerbread Group at Hillsborough Park where members of the group met every Sunday, pictured here on May 4, 1975 Photo: Waistell

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The Three Tuns, Leopold Street, Sheffield, pictured in 1975

8. Pub

The Three Tuns, Leopold Street, Sheffield, pictured in 1975 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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