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

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

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13. Bob-a-Job

The Lord Mayor Ald Smith lends a hand at John Eaton's Almshouses, Bunting Nook, Sheffield, as part of the scouts Bob-a-Job week on April 17, 1975 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd