Sheffield retro: 17 pictures that capture how Handsworth has changed over the years

By Jane Salt

Published 26th Feb 2023, 04:45 BST

These pictures from our archives take a look back at Handsworth through the years.

Do these 17 pictures bring back good memories?

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An old photo showing Spriggs Newsagents shop, Handsworth, Sheffield Photo: Submitted

The Old Handsworth Tram Terminus outside the Norfolk Hotel. Photo: Submitted

This old photograph of Handsworth FC was submitted Mr. Ken Moss Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Princess Margaret on a visit to Handsworth Youth Centre in November 1966 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Brownies at Handsworth Youth Centre ready to greet Princess Margaret in November 1966 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Cubs at Handsworth Youth Centre ready to greet Princess Margaret in November 1966 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

It's the end of a shift for these miners at Handsworth Colliery Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

Holme Lea Club at Handsworth which was threatened with demolition for housing, September 2016 Photo: Dean Atkins