Sheffield retro: 17 pictures to transport you back in time to 1990

These 17 pictures from our archives will take you right back in time to Sheffield in 1990.

Published 12th Jan 2023, 04:45 BST

Updated 23rd May 2023, 17:40 BST

Perhaps you can spot someone you know. Do these images bring back happy memories?

*Pictures sourced by Jane Salt.

Actor and film star Omar Sharif visits Meadowhall in September 1990, much to the delight of the ladies present

1. Famous visitor

Actor and film star Omar Sharif visits Meadowhall in September 1990, much to the delight of the ladies present Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Customers at the Noah's Ark Pub, Crookes, take part in a barrel push as part of the 27 hour Telethon 90 charity extravaganza in May 1990

2. Barrel push

Customers at the Noah's Ark Pub, Crookes, take part in a barrel push as part of the 27 hour Telethon 90 charity extravaganza in May 1990 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

A view of Heeley Swimming Baths in 1990

3. Swimming

A view of Heeley Swimming Baths in 1990 Photo: Submitted

Dr Primo Nebiolo, President of the IAAF, began the official filling of the Ponds Forge swimming pool at a ceremony on October 9, 1990

4. Ceremony

Dr Primo Nebiolo, President of the IAAF, began the official filling of the Ponds Forge swimming pool at a ceremony on October 9, 1990 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers