Sheffield retro: 17 photos looking back at city in 1998, including Sean Bean, Joe Cocker and Prince Charles

By Jane Salt

Published 4th Sep 2024, 06:45 BST

These fantastic photos from our archive take a nostalgic look around all things Sheffield 26 years ago.

Our Retro gallery from 1998 includes famous faces, the first flight from Sheffield Airport, the opening of the Players Cafe, and much more.

Sean Bean meets young people at Wybourn Young People's Resource Centre, including (centre) Jodie Parkin (8) of Parkhill, February 27, 1998

1. Famous visitor

Sean Bean meets young people at Wybourn Young People's Resource Centre, including (centre) Jodie Parkin (8) of Parkhill, February 27, 1998 Photo: Roger Nadal

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard and members of the Wednesday Band pictured at the opening party of the Players Cafe, Sheffield, March 2, 1998

2. Players

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard and members of the Wednesday Band pictured at the opening party of the Players Cafe, Sheffield, March 2, 1998 Photo: Paul Chappells

Carmel Daly, licensee at Hanrahan's, Glossop Road, Sheffield, who has just become National Innkeeper of the Year, March 31, 1998

3. Innkeeper of the Year

Carmel Daly, licensee at Hanrahan's, Glossop Road, Sheffield, who has just become National Innkeeper of the Year, March 31, 1998 Photo: Dean Atkins

Richard Caborn collects his boarding card from Alisa Mullin for the first flight out of Sheffield Airport. Looking on, from left, are Phil Chapman, director of planning KLM UK., Clive Betts MP, Jon Horne, managing director of Sheffield Airport and Michael Shield, director of Sheffield Airport, February 16, 1998

4. Take off

Richard Caborn collects his boarding card from Alisa Mullin for the first flight out of Sheffield Airport. Looking on, from left, are Phil Chapman, director of planning KLM UK., Clive Betts MP, Jon Horne, managing director of Sheffield Airport and Michael Shield, director of Sheffield Airport, February 16, 1998 Photo: Dennis Lound

Sheffield Prince Charles

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